How to pronounce loathsome
Say it like LOHTH-sum. Loathsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOHTH).
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- LOHTH
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loathsome pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loathsome
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHTH-sum.
What does loathsome mean?
- Highly offensive; abominable, sickening.
Where does loathsome come from?
From Middle English lothsum, from Old English *lāþsum, from Proto-West Germanic *laiþasam, equivalent to loath + -some.
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Questions about saying loathsome
How do you pronounce loathsome?
Say LOHTH-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊðsəm/. In British English it is /ˈləʊðsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loathsome?
Loathsome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOHTH). Broken into parts: LOHTH · sum.
Is loathsome 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 /ˈləʊðsəm/ (LOHTH-sum).