How to pronounce lustrous
Say it like LUHS-trus. Lustrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS).
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- LUHS
- trus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lustrous 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.
- trusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lustrous
American and British speakers say lustrous in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌstrəs/ in the US and /ˈlʌstrəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHS-trus.
What does lustrous mean?
- Having a glow or luster.
- As if shining with a brilliant light; radiant.
Where does lustrous come from?
From luster + -ous.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lustrous
How do you pronounce lustrous?
Say LUHS-trus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌstrəs/. In British English it is /ˈlʌstrəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lustrous?
Lustrous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS). Broken into parts: LUHS · trus.
Do Americans and Brits say lustrous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌstrəs/ and the British form is /ˈlʌstrəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.