How to pronounce luteous
Say it like LOO-dee-us. Luteous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- dee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luteous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of luteous
American and British speakers say luteous in essentially the same way: /ˈludiəs/ in the US and /ˈluːtiəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-tee-us.
What does luteous mean?
- Yellowish.
- Of or pertaining to mud.
Where does luteous come from?
Borrowed from Latin lūteus.
Words that rhyme with luteous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of luteous.
Questions about saying luteous
How do you pronounce luteous?
Say LOO-dee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈludiəs/. In British English it is /ˈluːtiəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luteous?
Luteous has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · dee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say luteous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈludiəs/ and the British form is /ˈluːtiəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.