How to pronounce lusk
Say it like LUHSK. Lusk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHSK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lusk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHSKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lusk
American and British speakers say lusk in essentially the same way: /lʌsk/ in the US and /lʌsk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHSK.
What does lusk mean?
- Lazy or slothful.
- A lazy or slothful person.
Where does lusk come from?
From Middle English *lusk, from Old Norse lǫskr (“weak, idle”), from Proto-Germanic *laskwaz (“sluggish, dull, lazy”), from Proto-Indo-European *lēyd- (“to let, subside”).
Words that rhyme with lusk
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lusk.
Questions about saying lusk
How do you pronounce lusk?
Say LUHSK. The American pronunciation is /lʌsk/. In British English it is /lʌsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lusk?
Lusk is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHSK.
Do Americans and Brits say lusk the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌsk/ and the British form is /lʌsk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.