How to pronounce lues
Say it like LOO-eez. Lues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lues 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.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lues
American and British speakers say lues in essentially the same way: /ˈluiz/ in the US and /ˈluːiːz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-eez.
What does lues mean?
- A plague or disease.
- Syphilis.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lue
Where does lues come from?
From Latin lues (“plague”).
Questions about saying lues
How do you pronounce lues?
Say LOO-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈluiz/. In British English it is /ˈluːiːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lues?
Lues has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say lues the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluiz/ and the British form is /ˈluːiːz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.