How to Pronounce "lugubrious"
word
ɫuɡˈjubɹiəs
loo-YOO-bree-uhs
luːɡˈʌbɹɪəs
loo-GUB-ree-uhs
Definition
Looking or sounding very sad and gloomy, often in an exaggerated or theatrical way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫuɡˈjubɹiəs
British English
luːɡˈʌbɹɪəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
loo-YOO-bree-uhs
UK
loo-GUB-ree-uhs
Listen in Context
The movie had a lugubrious ending.
The music was slow and lugubrious.
He spoke in a lugubrious voice about his lost dog.
Why so lugubrious? It’s just Monday!