How to pronounce luminal
Say it like LOO-muh-nul. Luminal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- muh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luminal 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.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of luminal
American and British speakers say luminal in essentially the same way: /ˈlumənəl/ in the US and /ˈluːmənəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-muh-nul.
What does luminal mean?
- of or pertaining to the lumen
- of or pertaining to the nature of light
- light-speed; having the speed of light (usually in the void)
- The drug phenobarbital.
Where does luminal come from?
From Latin lumina (“lights”) + English -al.
Questions about saying luminal
How do you pronounce luminal?
Say LOO-muh-nul. The American pronunciation is /ˈlumənəl/. In British English it is /ˈluːmənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luminal?
Luminal has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · muh · nul.
Do Americans and Brits say luminal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlumənəl/ and the British form is /ˈluːmənəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.