How to pronounce luna
Say it like LOO-nuh. Luna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luna 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.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of luna
American and British speakers say luna in essentially the same way: /ˈlunə/ in the US and /ˈluːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nuh.
What does luna mean?
- A luna moth: a member of species Actias luna.
- A lunette: a crescent-shaped receptacle, often glass, for holding the (consecrated) host (the bread of communion) upright when exposed in the monstrance.
- A foreman on a plantation.
Where does luna come from?
Borrowed from Latin lūna (“moon; month; crescent”).
Words that rhyme with luna
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luna.
Questions about saying luna
How do you pronounce luna?
Say LOO-nuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlunə/. In British English it is /ˈluːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luna?
Luna has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say luna the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlunə/ and the British form is /ˈluːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.