How to pronounce loopholes
Say it like LOOP-hohlz. Loopholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOP).
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US American/ˈlupˌhoʊlz/LOOP-hohlz
UK British/ˈluːpˌhəʊlz/LOOP-hohlz
- LOOP
- hohlz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loopholes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- hohlzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of loopholes
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOOP-hohlz.
What does loopholes mean?
noun
- plural of loophole How to pronounce loophole
- third-person singular simple present indicative of loophole How to pronounce loophole
Questions about saying loopholes
How do you pronounce loopholes?
Say LOOP-hohlz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlupˌhoʊlz/. In British English it is /ˈluːpˌhəʊlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loopholes?
Loopholes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOP). Broken into parts: LOOP · hohlz.
Is loopholes 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 /ˈluːpˌhəʊlz/ (LOOP-hohlz).