How to Pronounce Louis

To pronounce "louis", say LOUIS — one syllable. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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💡 Tip for remembering “louis”

"louis" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ennui and dewy, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lewis, lewy, lewey, lewi — easy to mix up when writing.

What does louis mean?

noun

  1. Any gold or silver coin issued by the French kings from Louis XIII to Louis XVI and bearing their image on the obverse side, particularly the gold louis d'ors, originally a French form of the Spanish doubloon but varying in value between 10 and 24 livres.
  2. The louis d'or constitutionnel, a 24-livre gold coin issued by the First French Republic.

Synonyms

Louislew

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Words that rhyme with louis

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ennuidewygooeylewisbuoyscrewyblueysueychewyglueypewee

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "louis"?▾

"Louis" has one syllable.

What does "louis" mean?▾

Louis: Any gold or silver coin issued by the French kings from Louis XIII to Louis XVI and bearing their image on the obverse side, particularly the gold louis d'ors, originally a French form of the Spanish doubloon but varying in value between 10 and 24 livres.

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