How to pronounce luh
Say it like LUH. Luh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luh pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of luh
American and British speakers say luh in essentially the same way: /lə/ in the US and /lə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUH.
What does luh mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of love, representing African-American Vernacular English
- Pronunciation spelling of little, representing African-American Vernacular English“luh calm fit”
- Pronunciation spelling of li'l, representing African-American Vernacular English
Words that rhyme with luh
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luh.
Words that sound like luh
Questions about saying luh
How do you pronounce luh?
Say LUH. The American pronunciation is /lə/. In British English it is /lə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luh?
Luh is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUH.
Do Americans and Brits say luh the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lə/ and the British form is /lə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as luh?
Luh sounds the same as le in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.