How to pronounce lunule
Say it like LOO-nyool. Lunule 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 lunule. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOO
- nyool
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunule 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.
- nyoolKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of lunule
American and British speakers say lunule in essentially the same way: /ˈlunjul/ in the US and /ˈluːnjuːl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-nyool.
What does lunule mean?
- Anything crescent-shaped; a crescent-shaped part or mark; a lunula or lune.“A healthy lunule is usually most prominent on the thumb and may be invisible on the pinky finger.”
- An area in front of the beak of many bivalve shells, sometimes shaped like a double crescent, but more often heart-shaped.
Where does lunule come from?
Borrowed from French lunule, from Latin lūnula, diminutive of lūna (“moon”).
Questions about saying lunule
How do you pronounce lunule?
Say LOO-nyool. The American pronunciation is /ˈlunjul/. In British English it is /ˈluːnjuːl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunule?
Lunule has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · nyool.
Do Americans and Brits say lunule the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlunjul/ and the British form is /ˈluːnjuːl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.