How to pronounce luminaire
Say it like loo-muh-NAIR. Luminaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIR).
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- loo
- muh
- NAIR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luminaire pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- looGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of luminaire
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: loo-muh-NAIR.
What does luminaire mean?
- An electrical device that contains an electric lamp that provides illumination.
Where does luminaire come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French luminaire.
Words that rhyme with luminaire
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luminaire.
Questions about saying luminaire
How do you pronounce luminaire?
Say loo-muh-NAIR. The American pronunciation is /ˌluməˈnɛr/. In British English it is /ˌluːməˈnɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luminaire?
Luminaire has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAIR). Broken into parts: loo · muh · NAIR.
Is luminaire pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌluːməˈnɛə/ (loo-muh-NAIR).