How to pronounce loth
Say it like LOTH. Loth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of loth
American and British speakers say loth in essentially the same way: /lɑθ/ in the US and /ləʊt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOHT.
What does loth mean?
- Alternative form of loath.“I was loth to return to the office without the Henderson file.”
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with loth
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Questions about saying loth
How do you pronounce loth?
Say LOTH. The American pronunciation is /lɑθ/. In British English it is /ləʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loth?
Loth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOTH.
Do Americans and Brits say loth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɑθ/ and the British form is /ləʊt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.