How to pronounce luminous
Say it like LOO-muh-nus. Luminous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- muh
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luminous 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.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of luminous
American and British speakers say luminous in essentially the same way: /ˈlumənəs/ in the US and /ˈluːmənəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-muh-nus.
What does luminous mean?
- Emitting light; glowing brightly; shining.
- Brightly illuminated.
- Clear; enlightening; easy to understand.“a luminous explanation”
Where does luminous come from?
Borrowed from Middle French lumineus, from Latin lūminōsus.
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Words that rhyme with luminous
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Questions about saying luminous
How do you pronounce luminous?
Say LOO-muh-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlumənəs/. In British English it is /ˈluːmənəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luminous?
Luminous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · muh · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say luminous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlumənəs/ and the British form is /ˈluːmənəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.