How to Pronounce Lumen

To pronounce "lumen", say LUM-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈluːmən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈluːmən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lumen”

"lumen" has 2 syllables: lum-en. It rhymes with acumen and numen, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lewman, looman, luman — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lumen mean?

noun

  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.
  2. The cavity or channel within a tube or tubular organ.

Words that rhyme with lumen

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

acumennumeninhumannonhumanluminealbuminbitumensuperhumancrewmanrumencuminsubhuman

Related words

lmlightsunlightspotlightdaylightluminousbrightcavity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lumen"?▾

"Lumen" has 2 syllables: lum · en.

What is the IPA transcription of "lumen"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lumen" is /ˈluːmən/.

What does "lumen" mean?▾

Lumen: In the International System of Units, the derived unit of luminous flux; the light that is emitted in a solid angle of one steradian from a source of one candela. Symbol: lm.

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