How to Pronounce Louvres

To pronounce "louvres", say LOUVR-es — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

LOUVR-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “louvres”

"louvres" has 2 syllables: louvr-es. It rhymes with louvers and movers, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: louvers — easy to mix up when writing.

What does louvres mean?

noun

  1. A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.
  2. (chiefly in plural) A series of sloping overlapping slats or boards which admit air and light but exclude rain etc.

Words that rhyme with louvres

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

louversmoversoutmaneuversgrooversmaneuvers

Related words

louverfinventslouverslouvredlouveredshuttersgrilles

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "louvres"?▾

"Louvres" has 2 syllables: louvr · es.

What does "louvres" mean?▾

Louvres: A type of turret on the roof of certain medieval buildings designed to allow ventilation or the admission of light.

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