How to pronounce lujvo
Say it like LOOZH-voh. Lujvo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOZH).
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US American/ˈluʒvoʊ/LOOZH-voh
UK British/ˈluːʒvəʊ/LOOZH-voh
- LOOZH
- voh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lujvo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lujvo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOOZH-voh.
What does lujvo mean?
noun
- A Lojban compound word, made up of several gismu (“root words”) in their rafsi (“abbreviated”) form, joined together.
Where does lujvo come from?
Borrowed from Lojban lujvo.
Questions about saying lujvo
How do you pronounce lujvo?
Say LOOZH-voh. The American pronunciation is /ˈluʒvoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈluːʒvəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lujvo?
Lujvo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOZH). Broken into parts: LOOZH · voh.
Is lujvo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈluːʒvəʊ/ (LOOZH-voh).