How to pronounce lucifer
Say it like LOO-suh-fer. Lucifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- suh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucifer 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lucifer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOO-suh-fuh.
What does lucifer mean?
- Sulfur or phosphorus friction matches.
Questions about saying lucifer
How do you pronounce lucifer?
Say LOO-suh-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusəfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈluːsəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucifer?
Lucifer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · suh · fer.
Is lucifer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈluːsəfə/ (LOO-suh-fuh).