How to pronounce luma
Say it like LOO-muh. Luma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luma 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of luma
American and British speakers say luma in essentially the same way: /ˈlumə/ in the US and /ˈluːmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-muh.
What does luma mean?
- A currency unit of Armenia, worth one hundredth of an Armenian dram.
- The brightness in an image, as opposed to the saturation or chroma.
Where does luma come from?
From Armenian լումա (luma).
Words that rhyme with luma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luma.
Questions about saying luma
How do you pronounce luma?
Say LOO-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlumə/. In British English it is /ˈluːmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luma?
Luma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say luma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlumə/ and the British form is /ˈluːmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.