How to pronounce loquat
Say it like LOH-kwaht. Loquat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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US American/ˈloʊkwɑt/LOH-kwaht
UK British/ˈləʊkwɒt/LOH-kwot
- LOH
- kwaht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loquat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kwahtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of loquat
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-kwot.
What does loquat mean?
noun
- Any member of the species Eriobotrya japonica of trees (Japanese medlar, Chinese plum, Japanese plum).
- The fruit of this tree, which is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds.
Questions about saying loquat
How do you pronounce loquat?
Say LOH-kwaht. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊkwɑt/. In British English it is /ˈləʊkwɒt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loquat?
Loquat has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · kwaht.
Is loquat pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈləʊkwɒt/ (LOH-kwot).