How to pronounce loutish
Say it like LOW-tish. Loutish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW).
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US American/ˈlaʊtɪʃ/LOW-tish
UK British/ˈlaʊtɪʃ/LOW-tish
- LOW
- tish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loutish 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.
- tishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of loutish
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOW-tish.
What does loutish mean?
adjective
- Resembling a lout (troublemaker or bumpkin).
Where does loutish come from?
From lout + -ish.
Questions about saying loutish
How do you pronounce loutish?
Say LOW-tish. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loutish?
Loutish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOW). Broken into parts: LOW · tish.
Is loutish pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlaʊtɪʃ/ (LOW-tish).