How to pronounce lures
Say it like LOORZ. Lures is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/lʊrz/LOORZ
UK British/lʊəz/LOORZ
- LOORZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lures pronunciation, sound by sound
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- LOORZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of lures
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOORZ.
What does lures mean?
noun
- plural of lure How to pronounce lure
Words that rhyme with lures
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Questions about saying lures
How do you pronounce lures?
Say LOORZ. The American pronunciation is /lʊrz/. In British English it is /lʊəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lures?
Lures is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOORZ.
Is lures 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 /lʊəz/ (LOORZ).