How to pronounce lovemaking
Say it like LUHV-may-king. Lovemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV).
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- LUHV
- may
- king
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lovemaking pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- mayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lovemaking
American and British speakers say lovemaking in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌvmeɪkɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʌvmeɪkɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHV-may-king.
What does lovemaking mean?
- Courtship; amorous advances.
Where does lovemaking come from?
From love + making.
Questions about saying lovemaking
How do you pronounce lovemaking?
Say LUHV-may-king. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌvmeɪkɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌvmeɪkɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lovemaking?
Lovemaking has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHV). Broken into parts: LUHV · may · king.
Do Americans and Brits say lovemaking the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌvmeɪkɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌvmeɪkɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.