How to pronounce lunar
Say it like LOO-ner. Lunar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lunar. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOO
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunar 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.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lunar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOO-nuh.
What does lunar mean?
- of or relating to or associated with the moon“lunar surface”“lunar module”
Where does lunar come from?
From Middle English lunar (“shaped like the crescent moon”), from Latin lūnāris (“of or pertaining to the moon, lunar”) (possibly through Middle French lunaire (modern French lunaire (“lunar”)), from lūna (“the Moon; crescent shape”) (ultim
Words that rhyme with lunar
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lunar.
Questions about saying lunar
How do you pronounce lunar?
Say LOO-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˈlunɚ/. In British English it is /ˈluːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunar?
Lunar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · ner.
Is lunar 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 /ˈluːnə/ (LOO-nuh).