How to pronounce lume
Say it like LOOM. Lume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lume pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of lume
American and British speakers say lume in essentially the same way: /lum/ in the US and /luːm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOM.
What does lume mean?
- A luminescent paint used to make a timepiece's dial readable in the dark.
Where does lume come from?
Short for luminous or luminescent.
Words that rhyme with lume
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lume.
Words that sound like lume
Questions about saying lume
How do you pronounce lume?
Say LOOM. The American pronunciation is /lum/. In British English it is /luːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lume?
Lume is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOOM.
Do Americans and Brits say lume the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lum/ and the British form is /luːm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lume?
Lume sounds the same as loom in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.