How to pronounce luscious
Say it like LUHSH-is. Luscious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHSH).
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- LUHSH
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luscious pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of luscious
American and British speakers say luscious in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌʃɪs/ in the US and /ˈlʌʃəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHSH-us.
What does luscious mean?
- Sweet and pleasant; delicious; juicy, succulent.
- Sexually appealing; seductive.
- Obscene.
Where does luscious come from?
An alternative etymology connects luscious to a Middle English term: lucius, an alteration of licious, believed to be a shortening of delicious.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying luscious
How do you pronounce luscious?
Say LUHSH-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌʃɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlʌʃəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luscious?
Luscious has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHSH). Broken into parts: LUHSH · is.
Do Americans and Brits say luscious the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌʃɪs/ and the British form is /ˈlʌʃəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.