How to pronounce luke
Say it like LOOK. Luke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOOK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of luke
American and British speakers say luke in essentially the same way: /luk/ in the US and /luːk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOK.
What does luke mean?
- lukewarm
Where does luke come from?
From Middle English leuȝke, leuk, leuke, lewk, lewke, louk, luk, luke, lheuc, probably from Old English *hlēoc beside hlēow- (whence lew); compare rēoc and rēow, slēac and unslēaw, etc.
Words that rhyme with luke
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luke.
Questions about saying luke
How do you pronounce luke?
Say LOOK. The American pronunciation is /luk/. In British English it is /luːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luke?
Luke is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOOK.
Do Americans and Brits say luke the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /luk/ and the British form is /luːk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.