How to pronounce losel
Say it like LOH-zul. Losel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- zul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Losel 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.
- zulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of losel
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-zul.
What does losel mean?
- Worthless; wasteful.
Where does losel come from?
From Middle English losel (also lorel), from *losen, loren, past participle of lesen (“to lose”), equivalent to lose + -le.
Words that rhyme with losel
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of losel.
Questions about saying losel
How do you pronounce losel?
Say LOH-zul. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊzəl/. In British English it is /ˈləʊzəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in losel?
Losel has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · zul.
Is losel pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊzəl/ (LOH-zul).