How to pronounce Lutheran
Say it like LOO-thuh-run. Lutheran has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- thuh
- run
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lutheran 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.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- runKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lutheran
American and British speakers say Lutheran in essentially the same way: /ˈluθərən/ in the US and /ˈluːθərən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-thuh-run.
What does Lutheran mean?
- follower of Lutheranism
- of or pertaining to Martin Luther or his teachings“the Lutheran doctrine of justification by faith alone”
- of or pertaining to or characteristic of the branch of the Protestant Church adhering to the views of Luther“Lutheran doctrines”
Questions about saying Lutheran
How do you pronounce Lutheran?
Say LOO-thuh-run. The American pronunciation is /ˈluθərən/. In British English it is /ˈluːθərən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lutheran?
Lutheran has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · thuh · run.
Do Americans and Brits say Lutheran the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluθərən/ and the British form is /ˈluːθərən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.