How to pronounce narluga
Say it like nar-LOO-guh. Narluga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- nar
- LOO
- guh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Narluga pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- narKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of narluga
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: nah-LOO-guh.
What does narluga mean?
- A hybrid whale, resulting from the crossbreeding of narwhal and beluga whales; but which feed on different prey than either parent species.
Where does narluga come from?
Blend of narwhal + beluga.
Words that rhyme with narluga
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Questions about saying narluga
How do you pronounce narluga?
Say nar-LOO-guh. The American pronunciation is /nɑrˈluɡə/. In British English it is /nɑːˈluːɡə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in narluga?
Narluga has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: nar · LOO · guh.
Is narluga 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 /nɑːˈluːɡə/ (nah-LOO-guh).