How to pronounce loathed
Say it like LOHTHD. Loathed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOHTHD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loathed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHTHDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of loathed
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHTHD.
What does loathed mean?
- simple past and past participle of loathe How to pronounce loathe
Words that rhyme with loathed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loathed.
Questions about saying loathed
How do you pronounce loathed?
Say LOHTHD. The American pronunciation is /loʊðd/. In British English it is /ləʊðd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loathed?
Loathed is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOHTHD.
Is loathed 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 /ləʊðd/ (LOHTHD).