How to pronounce locusts
Say it like LOH-kusts. Locusts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊkəsts/LOH-kusts
UK British/ˈləʊkəsts/LOH-kusts
- LOH
- kusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Locusts 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.
- kustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of locusts
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kusts.
What does locusts mean?
noun
- plural of locust How to pronounce locust
- third-person singular simple present indicative of locust How to pronounce locust
Questions about saying locusts
How do you pronounce locusts?
Say LOH-kusts. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkəsts/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in locusts?
Locusts has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kusts.
Is locusts 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 /ˈləʊkəsts/ (LOH-kusts).