How to pronounce lozenge
Say it like LOZ-inj. Lozenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOZ).
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- LOZ
- inj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lozenge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- injKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lozenge
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOZ-inj.
What does lozenge mean?
- A thin rhombus, having two acute and two obtuse angles.
- A small tablet (originally diamond-shaped) or medicated sweet used to ease a sore throat.
- To form into the shape of a lozenge.
- To mark or emblazon with a lozenge.
Where does lozenge come from?
From Middle English losenge, from Old French losenge (“rhombus”), of uncertain origin.
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Questions about saying lozenge
How do you pronounce lozenge?
Say LOZ-inj. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑzɪndʒ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lozenge?
Lozenge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOZ). Broken into parts: LOZ · inj.
Is lozenge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒzɪndʒ/ (LOZ-inj).