How to pronounce loosens
Say it like LOO-sunz. Loosens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- sunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loosens 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.
- sunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loosens
American and British speakers say loosens in essentially the same way: /ˈlusənz/ in the US and /ˈluːsənz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-sunz.
What does loosens mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of loosen How to pronounce loosen
Questions about saying loosens
How do you pronounce loosens?
Say LOO-sunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusənz/. In British English it is /ˈluːsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loosens?
Loosens has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · sunz.
Do Americans and Brits say loosens the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlusənz/ and the British form is /ˈluːsənz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.