How to pronounce Luxembourg
Say it like LUHK-sum-borg. Luxembourg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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- LUHK
- sum
- borg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luxembourg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- borgGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Luxembourg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHK-sum-burg.
What does Luxembourg mean?
- A small country in Western Europe. Official name: Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Capital and largest city: Luxembourg.
- A province of Wallonia, Belgium.
- The capital city of Luxembourg.
Where does Luxembourg come from?
From Middle High German Luccelemburc, from Old High German Lucilinburhuc, ultimately from luzil (“little”) + burg (“castle”), from Proto-Germanic *lūtilaz and *burgz.
Questions about saying Luxembourg
How do you pronounce Luxembourg?
Say LUHK-sum-borg. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌksəmˌbɔrɡ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Luxembourg?
Luxembourg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · sum · borg.
Is Luxembourg 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 /ˈlʌksəmˌbɜːɡ/ (LUHK-sum-burg).