How to pronounce lupus
Say it like LOO-pus. Lupus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- pus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lupus 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.
- pusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lupus
American and British speakers say lupus in essentially the same way: /ˈlupəs/ in the US and /ˈluːpəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-pus.
What does lupus mean?
- Any of a number of autoimmune diseases, the most common of which is systemic lupus erythematosus.
Where does lupus come from?
Borrowed from Latin lupus (“wolf”).
Questions about saying lupus
How do you pronounce lupus?
Say LOO-pus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlupəs/. In British English it is /ˈluːpəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lupus?
Lupus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · pus.
Do Americans and Brits say lupus the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlupəs/ and the British form is /ˈluːpəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.