How to pronounce looting
Say it like LOO-ting. Looting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Looting 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of looting
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOO-ting.
What does looting mean?
- The act of stealing during a crisis such as a war, riot or natural disaster, when law enforcement is ineffective or absent.“During the looting, the mob stole everything they could and then set fire to the buildings.”
- present participle and gerund of loot How to pronounce loot“While looting the stores the looters took the opportunity for revenge by destroying what they didn't steal.”
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Words that rhyme with looting
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Questions about saying looting
How do you pronounce looting?
Say LOO-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈlutɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈluːtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in looting?
Looting has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · ting.
Is looting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈluːtɪŋ/ (LOO-ting).