How to pronounce lutherie
Say it like LOO-tuh-ree. Lutherie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lutherie 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lutherie
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOO-tuh-ree.
What does lutherie mean?
- The craft of making stringed musical instruments.
Where does lutherie come from?
From French lutherie (“manufacture of stringed instruments”).
Words that rhyme with lutherie
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Questions about saying lutherie
How do you pronounce lutherie?
Say LOO-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈlutəri/. In British English it is /ˈluːtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lutherie?
Lutherie has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · tuh · ree.
Is lutherie pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈluːtəri/ (LOO-tuh-ree).