How to pronounce lotion
Say it like LOH-shun. Lotion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lotion pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lotion
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOH-shun.
What does lotion mean?
- A low- to medium-viscosity topical preparation intended for application to unbroken skin.“sun-tan lotion”
- To cover or treat with a lotion.
Where does lotion come from?
Inherited from Middle English locion, borrowed from Latin lōtiōnem.
Words that rhyme with lotion
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lotion.
Questions about saying lotion
How do you pronounce lotion?
Say LOH-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊʃən/. In British English it is /ˈləʊʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lotion?
Lotion has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · shun.
Is lotion pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊʃən/ (LOH-shun).