How to pronounce looser
Say it like LOO-ser. Looser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- ser
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looser 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.
- serKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of looser
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOO-suh.
What does looser mean?
- comparative form of loose: more loose How to pronounce loose“Her new T-shirt was just a little bit looser than the old one.”
- One who looses, who sets loose or frees.
Words that rhyme with looser
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of looser.
Questions about saying looser
How do you pronounce looser?
Say LOO-ser. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusɚ/. In British English it is /ˈluːsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looser?
Looser has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · ser.
Is looser pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈluːsə/ (LOO-suh).