How to pronounce loci
Say it like LOH-sy. Loci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊsaɪ/LOH-sy
UK British/ˈləʊsaɪ/LOH-sy
- LOH
- sy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loci 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.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of loci
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-sy.
What does loci mean?
Questions about saying loci
How do you pronounce loci?
Say LOH-sy. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊsaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊsaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loci?
Loci has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · sy.
Is loci 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 /ˈləʊsaɪ/ (LOH-sy).