How to pronounce luster
Say it like LUHS-ter. Luster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS).
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- LUHS
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luster pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of luster
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHS-tuh.
What does luster mean?
- The ability or condition of shining with reflected light; sheen, gleam, gloss, sparkle, shine, etc.“metallic luster”
- The way in which the surface of any particular type of mineral reflects light differently from other minerals, which is helpful in telling minerals apart.
- Shining light from within, luminosity, brightness, shine.“the sun’s luster”
- Alternative form of lustrum: A five-year period, especially (historical) in Roman contexts.
- To coat with a lustrous material or glaze, to impart physical luster to an object.
Where does luster come from?
From Middle French luster, from Old Italian lustro, from Old Italian lustrare (“brighten”), from Latin lūstrō (“to purify, to brighten”), from Latin lūstrum (“purification ritual”).
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Questions about saying luster
How do you pronounce luster?
Say LUHS-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌstɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌstə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luster?
Luster has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS). Broken into parts: LUHS · ter.
Is luster 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 /ˈlʌstə/ (LUHS-tuh).
What words sound the same as luster?
Luster sounds the same as lustre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.