How to pronounce Luxor
Say it like LUHK-ser. Luxor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK).
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US American/ˈlʌksɚ/LUHK-ser
UK British/ˈlʌksə/LUHK-suh
- LUHK
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luxor 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Luxor
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LUHK-suh.
What does Luxor mean?
noun
- a city in central Egypt on the east bank of the Nile that is a center for visitors to the ruins of and around Thebes
Questions about saying Luxor
How do you pronounce Luxor?
Say LUHK-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌksɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlʌksə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Luxor?
Luxor has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHK). Broken into parts: LUHK · ser.
Is Luxor 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 /ˈlʌksə/ (LUHK-suh).