How to pronounce luce
Say it like LOOS. Luce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOOS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luce pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of luce
American and British speakers say luce in essentially the same way: /lus/ in the US and /luːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOS.
What does luce mean?
- The pike, Esox lucius, when fully grown.
Where does luce come from?
From Old French lus, luis, from Latin lūcius.
Words that rhyme with luce
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Words that sound like luce
Questions about saying luce
How do you pronounce luce?
Say LOOS. The American pronunciation is /lus/. In British English it is /luːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luce?
Luce is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOOS.
Do Americans and Brits say luce the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lus/ and the British form is /luːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as luce?
Luce sounds the same as loose in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.