How to pronounce looters
Say it like LOO-terz. Looters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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US American/ˈlutɚz/LOO-terz
UK British/ˈluːtəz/LOO-tuz
- LOO
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of looters
- 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-tuz.
What does looters mean?
noun
- plural of looter How to pronounce looter
Questions about saying looters
How do you pronounce looters?
Say LOO-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlutɚz/. In British English it is /ˈluːtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looters?
Looters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · terz.
Is looters 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 /ˈluːtəz/ (LOO-tuz).