How to pronounce lure
Say it like LOOR. Lure is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOOR
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lure pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of lure
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOOR.
What does lure mean?
- qualities that attract by seeming to promise some kind of reward
- anything that serves as an enticement
- something used to lure fish or other animals into danger so they can be trapped or killed
- provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion“He lured me into temptation”
Where does lure come from?
From Anglo-Norman lure, from Old French loirre (Modern French leurre), from Frankish *lōþr, from Proto-Germanic *lōþr-, perhaps ultimately related to *laþō (“invitation, calling”), or from Proto-Indo-European *leh₂- (“to hide”).
Words that rhyme with lure
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lure.
Questions about saying lure
How do you pronounce lure?
Say LOOR. The American pronunciation is /lʊr/. In British English it is /lʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lure?
Lure is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOOR.
Is lure pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /lʊə/ (LOOR).