How to pronounce loris
Say it like LOR-is. Loris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR).
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- LOR
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loris
American and British speakers say loris in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔrɪs/ in the US and /ˈlɔːrɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAW-ris.
What does loris mean?
- Any of several small, slow-moving primates, of the subfamily Lorisinae, found in India and southeast Asia.
Where does loris come from?
From French loris, reportedly from obsolete Dutch loeris (“simpleton”).
Questions about saying loris
How do you pronounce loris?
Say LOR-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔrɪs/. In British English it is /ˈlɔːrɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loris?
Loris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOR). Broken into parts: LOR · is.
Do Americans and Brits say loris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔrɪs/ and the British form is /ˈlɔːrɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.