How to pronounce lunt
Say it like LUHNT. Lunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHNT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHNTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lunt
American and British speakers say lunt in essentially the same way: /lʌnt/ in the US and /lʌnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHNT.
What does lunt mean?
- A slow-burning match or torch.
- Smoke with flames, especially from a pipe.
- To emit smoke.
- To walk while smoking a pipe.
Where does lunt come from?
From Dutch lont.
Words that rhyme with lunt
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lunt.
Questions about saying lunt
How do you pronounce lunt?
Say LUHNT. The American pronunciation is /lʌnt/. In British English it is /lʌnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunt?
Lunt is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHNT.
Do Americans and Brits say lunt the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌnt/ and the British form is /lʌnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.