How to pronounce locus
Say it like LOH-kus. Locus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- kus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locus 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.
- kusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kus.
What does locus mean?
- A place or locality, especially a center of activity or the scene of a crime.“The cafeteria was the locus of activity.”
- The set of all points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation or condition.“A circle is the locus of points from which the distance to the center is a given value, the radius.”
- A fixed position on a string of DNA or RNA, especially a chromosome, that may be occupied by one or more genes.
Where does locus come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin locus.
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Words that rhyme with locus
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Questions about saying locus
How do you pronounce locus?
Say LOH-kus. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkəs/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locus?
Locus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kus.
Is locus 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 /ˈləʊkəs/ (LOH-kus).