How to Pronounce Lustrum

To pronounce "lustrum", say LUSTR-um — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlʌstɹəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlʌstɹəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lustrum”

"lustrum" has 2 syllables: lustr-um. It rhymes with sistrum, if that helps it stick.

What does lustrum mean?

noun

  1. A ceremonial purification of all the people, performed every five years after the taking of the census; a lustration.
  2. (by extension) A period of five years.

Synonyms

lusterlustrequinquennium

Words that rhyme with lustrum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sistrum

Related words

lustrationlutationjubilizationjubileepostliminylibationfebruationlaconization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lustrum"?▾

"Lustrum" has 2 syllables: lustr · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "lustrum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lustrum" is /ˈlʌstɹəm/.

What does "lustrum" mean?▾

Lustrum: A ceremonial purification of all the people, performed every five years after the taking of the census; a lustration.

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