How to pronounce loir
Say it like LOY-er. Loir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOY).
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US American/ˈlɔɪər/LOY-er
UK British/ˈlɔɪə/LOY-uh
- LOY
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loir pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loir
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOY-uh.
What does loir mean?
noun
- dormouse
Questions about saying loir
How do you pronounce loir?
Say LOY-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔɪər/. In British English it is /ˈlɔɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loir?
Loir has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOY). Broken into parts: LOY · er.
Is loir pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɔɪə/ (LOY-uh).