How to pronounce lux
Say it like LUHKS. Lux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LUHKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lux pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
American vs British pronunciation of lux
American and British speakers say lux in essentially the same way: /lʌks/ in the US and /lʌks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHKS.
What does lux mean?
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of illuminance or illumination; one lumen per square metre. Symbol: lx
Where does lux come from?
Borrowed from Latin lūx (“light”), from Proto-Indo-European *lewk- (“white; light; bright”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- lx
Words that rhyme with lux
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lux.
Words that sound like lux
Questions about saying lux
How do you pronounce lux?
Say LUHKS. The American pronunciation is /lʌks/. In British English it is /lʌks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lux?
Lux is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LUHKS.
Do Americans and Brits say lux the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌks/ and the British form is /lʌks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lux?
Lux sounds the same as lox in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.