How to pronounce luring
Say it like LUUR-ing. Luring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUR).
- LUUR
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luring 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of luring
American and British speakers say luring in essentially the same way: /ˈlʊrɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈlʊrɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUUR-ing.
What does luring mean?
Words that rhyme with luring
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luring.
Questions about saying luring
How do you pronounce luring?
Say LUUR-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʊrɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlʊrɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luring?
Luring has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUUR). Broken into parts: LUUR · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say luring the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʊrɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈlʊrɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.