How to pronounce lucid
Say it like LOO-sud. Lucid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- sud
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucid 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.
- sudKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lucid
American and British speakers say lucid in essentially the same way: /ˈlusəd/ in the US and /ˈluːsɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-sid.
What does lucid mean?
- Clear; easily understood.
- Mentally rational; sane.
- Bright, luminous, translucent, or transparent.
- A lucid dream.
Where does lucid come from?
Latin lucidus, from lūceō (“shine”) + -idus.
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Questions about saying lucid
How do you pronounce lucid?
Say LOO-sud. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusəd/. In British English it is /ˈluːsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucid?
Lucid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · sud.
Do Americans and Brits say lucid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlusəd/ and the British form is /ˈluːsɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.