How to pronounce losses
Say it like LAW-suz. Losses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Losses pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of losses
American and British speakers say losses in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔsəz/ in the US and /ˈlɒsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOS-iz.
What does losses mean?
- something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
Questions about saying losses
How do you pronounce losses?
Say LAW-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔsəz/. In British English it is /ˈlɒsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in losses?
Losses has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say losses the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔsəz/ and the British form is /ˈlɒsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.