How to pronounce losing
Say it like LOO-zing. Losing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO).
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- LOO
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Losing 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.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of losing
American and British speakers say losing in essentially the same way: /ˈluzɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈluːzɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOO-zing.
What does losing mean?
- present participle and gerund of lose How to pronounce lose
- That loses or has lost.“Being on the losing team is disappointing.”
- The process by which something is lost; a loss.
Words that rhyme with losing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of losing.
Questions about saying losing
How do you pronounce losing?
Say LOO-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈluzɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈluːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in losing?
Losing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOO). Broken into parts: LOO · zing.
Do Americans and Brits say losing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈluzɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈluːzɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.