How to pronounce lunula
Say it like LOO-nyoo-luh. Lunula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- nyoo
- luh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunula 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.
- nyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lunula
American and British speakers say lunula in essentially the same way: /ˈlunjulə/ in the US and /ˈluːnjuːlə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nyoo-luh.
What does lunula mean?
- Something shaped like a crescent or half-moon; especially the pale area at the base of the fingernail.
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Where does lunula come from?
Borrowed from Latin lūnula.
Questions about saying lunula
How do you pronounce lunula?
Say LOO-nyoo-luh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlunjulə/. In British English it is /ˈluːnjuːlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunula?
Lunula has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nyoo · luh.
Do Americans and Brits say lunula the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlunjulə/ and the British form is /ˈluːnjuːlə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.