How to pronounce looseness
Say it like LOOS-nus. Looseness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOS).
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- LOOS
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looseness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of looseness
American and British speakers say looseness in essentially the same way: /ˈlusnəs/ in the US and /ˈluːsnəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOS-nus.
What does looseness mean?
- The quality or fact of being free from rigidity, attachment or restraint; not tight, not firmly attached or taut.“See if that nut has too much looseness and tighten it if it does.”
- A relaxed state regarding principles or accuracy.
- Moral laxity; licentiousness.
Where does looseness come from?
From loose + -ness.
Questions about saying looseness
How do you pronounce looseness?
Say LOOS-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusnəs/. In British English it is /ˈluːsnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looseness?
Looseness has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOOS). Broken into parts: LOOS · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say looseness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlusnəs/ and the British form is /ˈluːsnəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.