How to pronounce lovelorn
Say it like luv-LORN. Lovelorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LORN).
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- luv
- LORN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lovelorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luvKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- LORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lovelorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: luv-LAWN.
What does lovelorn mean?
- Abandoned or forsaken by one's lover; having constant bad luck in romance; desperate for love.
- Unloved, bereft of love.
- A person who is lovelorn.
Where does lovelorn come from?
From love + lorn.
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Words that rhyme with lovelorn
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Questions about saying lovelorn
How do you pronounce lovelorn?
Say luv-LORN. The American pronunciation is /lʌvˈlɔrn/. In British English it is /lʌvˈlɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lovelorn?
Lovelorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LORN). Broken into parts: luv · LORN.
Is lovelorn pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /lʌvˈlɔːn/ (luv-LAWN).