How to pronounce lotus
Say it like LOH-tus. Lotus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- tus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lotus 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.
- tusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lotus
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOH-tus.
What does lotus mean?
- native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers
- annual or perennial herbs or subshrubs
- white Egyptian lotus: water lily of Egypt to southeastern Africa; held sacred by the Egyptians
Words that rhyme with lotus
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lotus.
Questions about saying lotus
How do you pronounce lotus?
Say LOH-tus. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊtəs/. In British English it is /ˈləʊtəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lotus?
Lotus has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · tus.
Is lotus 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 /ˈləʊtəs/ (LOH-tus).