How to pronounce lulu
Say it like LOO-loo. Lulu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- loo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lulu 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.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of lulu
American and British speakers say lulu in essentially the same way: /ˈluˌlu/ in the US and /ˈluːˌluː/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-loo.
What does lulu mean?
- A remarkable person, object, or idea.
- A very attractive or alluring person.
- A very bad mistake or error.
- A fixed allowance paid to a legislator in lieu of reimbursement for actual expenses.
Where does lulu come from?
Probably from American stage magician Lulu Hurst (1869–1950).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lulu
How do you pronounce lulu?
Say LOO-loo. The American pronunciation is /ˈluˌlu/. In British English it is /ˈluːˌluː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lulu?
Lulu has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · loo.
Do Americans and Brits say lulu the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluˌlu/ and the British form is /ˈluːˌluː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.