How to pronounce lucidly
Say it like LOO-sid-lee. Lucidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- sid
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucidly 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.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lucidly
American and British speakers say lucidly in essentially the same way: /ˈlusɪdli/ in the US and /ˈluːsɪdli/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-sid-lee.
What does lucidly mean?
- In a clear and easily understood way, in a lucid manner.
Where does lucidly come from?
From lucid + -ly.
Questions about saying lucidly
How do you pronounce lucidly?
Say LOO-sid-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusɪdli/. In British English it is /ˈluːsɪdli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucidly?
Lucidly has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · sid · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say lucidly the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlusɪdli/ and the British form is /ˈluːsɪdli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.