How to pronounce lun
Say it like LUHN. Lun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lun pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lun
American and British speakers say lun in essentially the same way: /lʌn/ in the US and /lʌn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHN.
What does lun mean?
- Alternative form of lown.
Words that rhyme with lun
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lun.
Questions about saying lun
How do you pronounce lun?
Say LUHN. The American pronunciation is /lʌn/. In British English it is /lʌn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lun?
Lun is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHN.
Do Americans and Brits say lun the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌn/ and the British form is /lʌn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.