How to pronounce lucrative
Say it like LOO-kruh-tiv. Lucrative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- kruh
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucrative 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.
- kruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lucrative
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOO-kruh-tiv.
What does lucrative mean?
- producing a sizeable profit“a remunerative business”
Where does lucrative come from?
Borrowed from French lucratif, from Latin lucrativus (“profitable”), from lucratus, past participle of lucror (“to gain”), from lucrum (“gain”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂w- (“profit, gain”).
Questions about saying lucrative
How do you pronounce lucrative?
Say LOO-kruh-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˈlukrətɪv/. In British English it is /ˈluːkrətɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucrative?
Lucrative has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · kruh · tiv.
Is lucrative pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈluːkrətɪv/ (LOO-kruh-tiv).