How to pronounce looter
Say it like LOO-ter. Looter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looter 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.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of looter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOO-tuh.
What does looter mean?
- One who loots, who steals during a general disturbance such as a riot or natural disaster.“After the hurricane, before law was restored, looters stole everything that wasn't nailed down.”
Where does looter come from?
From loot + -er.
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Words that rhyme with looter
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Questions about saying looter
How do you pronounce looter?
Say LOO-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlutɚ/. In British English it is /ˈluːtə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looter?
Looter has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · ter.
Is looter 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 /ˈluːtə/ (LOO-tuh).