How to pronounce lucubrate
Say it like LOO-kyuh-brayt. Lucubrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- kyuh
- brayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lucubrate 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.
- kyuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- braytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lucubrate
American and British speakers say lucubrate in essentially the same way: /ˈlukjəbreɪt/ in the US and /ˈluːkjəbreɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-kyuh-brayt.
What does lucubrate mean?
- To work diligently by artificial light; to study at night.
- To work or write like a scholar.
Where does lucubrate come from?
First attested in 1623; borrowed from Latin lūcubrātus, perfect passive participle of lūcubrō (“to work by candlelight”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from lūx (“light”).
Questions about saying lucubrate
How do you pronounce lucubrate?
Say LOO-kyuh-brayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈlukjəbreɪt/. In British English it is /ˈluːkjəbreɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lucubrate?
Lucubrate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · kyuh · brayt.
Do Americans and Brits say lucubrate the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlukjəbreɪt/ and the British form is /ˈluːkjəbreɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.