How to pronounce Lu
Say it like LOO. Lu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOO
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lu pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Lu
American and British speakers say Lu in essentially the same way: /lu/ in the US and /luː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO.
What does Lu mean?
- 魯國／鲁国 (Lǔguó); An ancient vassal state of China that existed approximately between 1042–249 BC.
Words that rhyme with Lu
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lu.
Words that sound like Lu
Questions about saying Lu
How do you pronounce Lu?
Say LOO. The American pronunciation is /lu/. In British English it is /luː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lu?
Lu is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOO.
Do Americans and Brits say Lu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lu/ and the British form is /luː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as Lu?
Lu sounds the same as lieu, loo in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.