How to pronounce loosening
Say it like LOO-suh-ning. Loosening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- suh
- ning
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loosening pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ningKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loosening
American and British speakers say loosening in essentially the same way: /ˈlusənɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈluːsənɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-suh-ning.
What does loosening mean?
- present participle and gerund of loosen How to pronounce loosen
- The act of making something looser.
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Questions about saying loosening
How do you pronounce loosening?
Say LOO-suh-ning. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusənɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈluːsənɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loosening?
Loosening has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · suh · ning.
Do Americans and Brits say loosening the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlusənɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈluːsənɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.