How to pronounce Luzon
Say it like LOO-zawn. Luzon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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US American/ˈluˌzɔn/LOO-zawn
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- LOO
- zawn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luzon 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.
- zawnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
What does Luzon mean?
proper noun
- The largest island of the Philippines.
Where does Luzon come from?
From Spanish Luzón, from Tagalog Lusong (“old name for the Pasig River Delta in between medieval Maynila & Tondo”), from Tagalog lusong.
Questions about saying Luzon
How do you pronounce Luzon?
Say LOO-zawn. The American pronunciation is /ˈluˌzɔn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Luzon?
Luzon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · zawn.