How to pronounce loses
Say it like LOO-zuz. Loses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- zuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loses 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.
- zuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of loses
American and British speakers say loses in essentially the same way: /ˈluzəz/ in the US and /ˈluːzɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-ziz.
What does loses mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lose How to pronounce lose
Questions about saying loses
How do you pronounce loses?
Say LOO-zuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈluzəz/. In British English it is /ˈluːzɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loses?
Loses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · zuz.
Do Americans and Brits say loses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluzəz/ and the British form is /ˈluːzɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.