How to Pronounce "Louvre"

Louvre is pronounced ˈluːvrə. It originates from French. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Louvre is considered medium to pronounce in English. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈluːvrə.

Medium

🌐 French word

IPA ˈluːvrə

Syllables: lou·vre

What does "Louvre" mean?

noun

The world famous art museum in Paris, France, home to the Mona Lisa.

Example: "The Louvre is home to thousands of masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa."

From French Louvre. The final E is very soft in French. In English it is often anglicized to LOO-vruh.

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'LOO' like 'loo' in 'too', then say 'vruh' like 'ruh' in 'run', but don't pronounce the 'h' sound. Stress the first syllable: 'LOO-vruh'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable or pronounce it as 'LOO-ver', which alters the intended French pronunciation.

💬 Example

The Louvre is home to thousands of masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa.

Louvre is pronounced ˈluːvrə. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Louvre is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is ˈluːvrə.

Louvre originates from French. From French Louvre. The final E is very soft in French. In English it is often anglicized to LOO-vruh.