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