How to pronounce lubricant
Say it like LOO-bruh-kunt. Lubricant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- bruh
- kunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lubricant 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.
- bruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lubricant
American and British speakers say lubricant in essentially the same way: /ˈlubrəkənt/ in the US and /ˈluːbrɪkənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-brih-kunt.
What does lubricant mean?
- A substance used to reduce friction between objects or surfaces.
- A personal lubricant.
Where does lubricant come from?
From lubricate + -ant.
Questions about saying lubricant
How do you pronounce lubricant?
Say LOO-bruh-kunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlubrəkənt/. In British English it is /ˈluːbrɪkənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lubricant?
Lubricant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · bruh · kunt.
Do Americans and Brits say lubricant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlubrəkənt/ and the British form is /ˈluːbrɪkənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.