How to pronounce loaf
Say it like LOHF. Loaf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/loʊf/LOHF
UK British/ləʊf/LOHF
- LOHF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loaf pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of loaf
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHF.
What does loaf mean?
noun
- A block of bread after baking.
- Any solid block of food, such as meat or sugar.
- A solid block of soap, from which standard bar soap is cut.
- To headbutt
- To do nothing, to be idle.“loaf about, loaf around”
Questions about saying loaf
How do you pronounce loaf?
Say LOHF. The American pronunciation is /loʊf/. In British English it is /ləʊf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loaf?
Loaf is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOHF.
Is loaf pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊf/ (LOHF).