How to pronounce lunary
Say it like LOO-nuh-ree. Lunary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- nuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunary 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.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lunary
American and British speakers say lunary in essentially the same way: /ˈlunəri/ in the US and /ˈluːnəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nuh-ree.
What does lunary mean?
- moonwort (Botrychium lunaria)
- honesty, any plant in the genus Lunaria
Questions about saying lunary
How do you pronounce lunary?
Say LOO-nuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈlunəri/. In British English it is /ˈluːnəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunary?
Lunary has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nuh · ree.
Do Americans and Brits say lunary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlunəri/ and the British form is /ˈluːnəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.