How to pronounce loathing
Say it like LOH-thing. Loathing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- thing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loathing pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- thingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loathing
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-thing.
What does loathing mean?
- Sense of revulsion, distaste, detestation, extreme hatred or dislike.“The man's loathing of his former friend was palpable; you could feel how much he now hated him.”
- present participle and gerund of loathe How to pronounce loathe
Where does loathing come from?
From the verb loathe.
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Questions about saying loathing
How do you pronounce loathing?
Say LOH-thing. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊθɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊðɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loathing?
Loathing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · thing.
Is loathing 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 /ˈləʊðɪŋ/ (LOH-thing).