How to Pronounce Allure

To pronounce "allure", say ALL-ur-e — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/əˈl(j)ʊɚ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “allure”

"allure" has 3 syllables: all-ur-e. It rhymes with obscure and assure, if that helps it stick.

What does allure mean?

noun

  1. The power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction.
  2. Gait; bearing

verb

  1. To entice; to attract.

Synonyms

attractdecoyenticeseducetempt

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Words that rhyme with allure

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obscureassureprocuredemuresecureendurepureensureimmaturesurereassuremature

Related words

temptingnesstemptattractionenticetemptationlureattractivenesspretty

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "allure"?▾

"Allure" has 3 syllables: all · ur · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "allure"?▾

The IPA transcription of "allure" is /əˈl(j)ʊɚ/.

What does "allure" mean?▾

Allure: The power to attract, entice; the quality causing attraction.

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