How to pronounce loosing
Say it like LOO-sing. Loosing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loosing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loosing
American and British speakers say loosing in essentially the same way: /ˈlusɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈluːsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-sing.
What does loosing mean?
Words that rhyme with loosing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loosing.
Questions about saying loosing
How do you pronounce loosing?
Say LOO-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈlusɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈluːsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loosing?
Loosing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say loosing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlusɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈluːsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.