How to pronounce lurid
Say it like LUUR-id. Lurid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUR).
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- LUUR
- id
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lurid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- idKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lurid
American and British speakers say lurid in essentially the same way: /ˈlʊrɪd/ in the US and /ˈlʊərɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOR-rid.
What does lurid mean?
- Pruriently detailed and sensationalistic about something shocking or horrifying, especially with regard to violence or sex.“The accident was described with lurid detail.”
- Melodramatic.
- Ghastly, pale, wan in appearance.
Where does lurid come from?
Borrowed from Latin lūridus (“pale yellow, wan”).
Questions about saying lurid
How do you pronounce lurid?
Say LUUR-id. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʊrɪd/. In British English it is /ˈlʊərɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lurid?
Lurid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUR). Broken into parts: LUUR · id.
Do Americans and Brits say lurid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʊrɪd/ and the British form is /ˈlʊərɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.