How to pronounce lucent
Say it like LOO-sunt. Lucent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- sunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucent 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.
- suntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lucent
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: LYOOSNT.
What does lucent mean?
- Emitting light; shining, luminous.
- Translucent; clear, lucid.
Where does lucent come from?
From Latin lūcentem, the present participle of lūcēre (“to shine”).
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Questions about saying lucent
How do you pronounce lucent?
Say LOO-sunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusənt/. In British English it is /ljuːsnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucent?
Lucent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · sunt.
Is lucent pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /ljuːsnt/ (LYOOSNT).