How to pronounce plenilune
Say it like PLEE-nih-loon. Plenilune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce plenilune. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PLEE
- nih
- loon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plenilune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- loonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of plenilune
American and British speakers say plenilune in essentially the same way: /ˈplinɪlun/ in the US and /ˈpliːnɪluːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLEE-nih-loon.
What does plenilune mean?
- The full moon.
Where does plenilune come from?
From Latin plēnilūnium, from plēnus (“full”) + lūna (“moon”).
Questions about saying plenilune
How do you pronounce plenilune?
Say PLEE-nih-loon. The American pronunciation is /ˈplinɪlun/. In British English it is /ˈpliːnɪluːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plenilune?
Plenilune has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLEE). Broken into parts: PLEE · nih · loon.
Do Americans and Brits say plenilune the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplinɪlun/ and the British form is /ˈpliːnɪluːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.