How to pronounce pellucid
Say it like puh-LOO-sid. Pellucid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO).
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- puh
- LOO
- sid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pellucid pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pellucid
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: pih-LYOO-sid.
What does pellucid mean?
- Allowing the passage of light; translucent or transparent.
- Easily understood; clear.
- Of music or some other sound: not discordant or harsh; clear and pure-sounding.
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Questions about saying pellucid
How do you pronounce pellucid?
Say puh-LOO-sid. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlusɪd/. In British English it is /pɪˈljuːsɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pellucid?
Pellucid has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LOO). Broken into parts: puh · LOO · sid.
Is pellucid pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /pɪˈljuːsɪd/ (pih-LYOO-sid).