How to Pronounce "lure"
word
/ˈɫʊɹ/
loor
/lˈɔː/
law
Definition
To attract or tempt someone or something, often to do something they should not, or a thing (like bait) used to attract animals, especially in fishing.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫʊɹ/
British English
/lˈɔː/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
loor
UK
law
Listen in Context
Fishermen use a lure to catch fish.
The promise of easy money can lure people into danger.
She tried to lure the cat with some food.
Don't let flashy ads lure you into buying things you don't need.