How to pronounce Lucknow
Say it like LUHK-now. Lucknow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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- LUHK
- now
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucknow pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- nowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Lucknow
American and British speakers say Lucknow in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌknaʊ/ in the US and /ˈlʌknaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHK-now.
What does Lucknow mean?
- A city, district, and division, the state capital of Uttar Pradesh, India.
Questions about saying Lucknow
How do you pronounce Lucknow?
Say LUHK-now. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌknaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌknaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lucknow?
Lucknow has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · now.
Do Americans and Brits say Lucknow the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌknaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈlʌknaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.