How to pronounce lousey
Say it like LOW-zee. Lousey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW).
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- LOW
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lousey pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- zeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lousey
American and British speakers say lousey in essentially the same way: /ˈlaʊzi/ in the US and /ˈlaʊzi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOW-zee.
What does lousey mean?
- Uncommon form of lousy; typically in the literal sense of infested with lice. How to pronounce lousy
Words that rhyme with lousey
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lousey.
Words that sound like lousey
Questions about saying lousey
How do you pronounce lousey?
Say LOW-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊzi/. In British English it is /ˈlaʊzi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lousey?
Lousey has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW). Broken into parts: LOW · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say lousey the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaʊzi/ and the British form is /ˈlaʊzi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lousey?
Lousey sounds the same as lousy in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.