How to pronounce loot
Say it like LOOT. Loot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loot pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of loot
American and British speakers say loot in essentially the same way: /lut/ in the US and /luːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOOT.
What does loot mean?
- Synonym of booty, goods seized from an enemy by violence, particularly (historical) during the sacking of a town in war or (video games) after successful combat.“The loot from the sack of Constantinople included the head of John the Baptist.”
- Synonym of sack, the plundering of a city, particularly during war.“He consented to the loot of the city by the men under his command.”
- Any valuable thing received for free, especially Christmas presents.
- Synonym of plunder, to seize by violence, particularly during the capture of a city during war or (video games) after successful combat.“We looted the temple and the orphanage, which turned most of the NPCs against us.”
- To rifle through a dead body and the deceased's belongings, taking anything worth stealing.“It's shameful to loot the bodies of the people who died today.”
- Synonym of rob, to steal something from someone by violence or threat of violence.
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Questions about saying loot
How do you pronounce loot?
Say LOOT. The American pronunciation is /lut/. In British English it is /luːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loot?
Loot is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOOT.
Do Americans and Brits say loot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lut/ and the British form is /luːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as loot?
Loot sounds the same as lute in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.