How to pronounce lustrum
Say it like LUHS-trum. Lustrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS).
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- LUHS
- trum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lustrum 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.
- trumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lustrum
American and British speakers say lustrum in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌstrəm/ in the US and /ˈlʌstrəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHS-trum.
What does lustrum mean?
- Synonym of quinquennium: Any 5-year period.
Where does lustrum come from?
From Latin lūstrum.
Questions about saying lustrum
How do you pronounce lustrum?
Say LUHS-trum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌstrəm/. In British English it is /ˈlʌstrəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lustrum?
Lustrum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHS). Broken into parts: LUHS · trum.
Do Americans and Brits say lustrum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌstrəm/ and the British form is /ˈlʌstrəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.