How to pronounce luthier
Say it like LOO-tee-er. Luthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- tee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luthier 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of luthier
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOO-tee-uh.
What does luthier mean?
- A person who, or a business which, makes or repairs stringed wooden musical instruments, such as lutes, violins, and guitars.
Where does luthier come from?
Borrowed from French luthier, from luth (“lute”).
Questions about saying luthier
How do you pronounce luthier?
Say LOO-tee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlutiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈluːtiə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luthier?
Luthier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · tee · er.
Is luthier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈluːtiə/ (LOO-tee-uh).