How to Pronounce Lukewarm

To pronounce "lukewarm", say LUK-ew-arm — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˌluːkˈwɔːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lukewarm”

"lukewarm" has 3 syllables: luk-ew-arm. It rhymes with warm and form, if that helps it stick.

What does lukewarm mean?

adjective

  1. (temperature) Between warm and cool.

    “My curry is lukewarm.”

  2. Not very enthusiastic (about a proposal or an idea).

    “The suggestion met with only a lukewarm response.”

Synonyms

tepid

Words that rhyme with lukewarm

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

warmformtransformstormconformswarmuniformperformfirestormplatforminformnorm

Related words

tepidhalfheartedunenthusiasticwarmweakhalf-heartedfeeblesluggish

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lukewarm"?▾

"Lukewarm" has 3 syllables: luk · ew · arm.

What is the IPA transcription of "lukewarm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lukewarm" is /ˌluːkˈwɔːm/.

What does "lukewarm" mean?▾

Lukewarm: (temperature) Between warm and cool.

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