How to pronounce losers
Say it like LOO-zerz. Losers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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US American/ˈluzɚz/LOO-zerz
UK British/ˈluːzəz/LOO-zuz
- LOO
- zerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Losers 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.
- zerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of losers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LOO-zuz.
What does losers mean?
noun
- plural of loser How to pronounce loser
Questions about saying losers
How do you pronounce losers?
Say LOO-zerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈluzɚz/. In British English it is /ˈluːzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in losers?
Losers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · zerz.
Is losers 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 /ˈluːzəz/ (LOO-zuz).