How to pronounce loess
Say it like LOH-us. Loess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊəs/LOH-us
UK British/lɜːs/LURS
- LOH
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loess 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loess
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
British respelling: LURS.
What does loess mean?
noun
- Any sediment, dominated by silt, of eolian (wind-blown) origin.
Where does loess come from?
Borrowed from German Löss (“yellowish-gray soil”), from Alemannic German lösch (“loose”).
Questions about saying loess
How do you pronounce loess?
Say LOH-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊəs/. In British English it is /lɜːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loess?
Loess has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · us.
Is loess pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /lɜːs/ (LURS).