How to pronounce loincloth
Say it like LOYN-klawth. Loincloth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOYN).
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- LOYN
- klawth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loincloth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOYNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- klawthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of loincloth
American and British speakers say loincloth in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔɪnˌklɔθ/ in the US and /ˈlɔɪnˌklɒθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOYN-kloth.
What does loincloth mean?
- A garment worn about the loins and covering the crotch.
Where does loincloth come from?
From loin + cloth. Compare Dutch lendenkleed (“loincloth”), German Lendenkleid (“loincloth”), Danish lændeklæde (“loincloth”), Norwegian lendeklede (“loincloth”), Icelandic lendarklæði (“loincloth”).
Questions about saying loincloth
How do you pronounce loincloth?
Say LOYN-klawth. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔɪnˌklɔθ/. In British English it is /ˈlɔɪnˌklɒθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loincloth?
Loincloth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOYN). Broken into parts: LOYN · klawth.
Do Americans and Brits say loincloth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔɪnˌklɔθ/ and the British form is /ˈlɔɪnˌklɒθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.