How to pronounce loitering
Say it like LOY-tuh-ring. Loitering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOY).
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- LOY
- tuh
- ring
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loitering 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ringKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loitering
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOY-tuh-ring.
What does loitering mean?
- The act or practice of lingering or remaining in a place aimlessly or without an obvious purpose.“NO LOITERING [sign posted where hanging out and causing trouble is unwelcome]”
- present participle and gerund of loiter How to pronounce loiter
Questions about saying loitering
How do you pronounce loitering?
Say LOY-tuh-ring. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loitering?
Loitering has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOY). Broken into parts: LOY · tuh · ring.
Is loitering pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlɔɪtərɪŋ/ (LOY-tuh-ring).