To pronounce "lugubrious", say LUG-ubr-ious — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LUG-ubr-ious
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"lugubrious" has 3 syllables: lug-ubr-ious.
"Lugubrious" has 3 syllables: lug · ubr · ious.
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