How to Pronounce Loafer

To pronounce "loafer", say LOAF-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈləʊfə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈləʊfə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “loafer”

"loafer" has 2 syllables: loaf-er. It rhymes with gopher and ofer, if that helps it stick.

What does loafer mean?

noun

  1. An idle person.
  2. A shoe with no laces, resembling a moccasin.

Synonyms

bumbumpkinfootleridlerloutyobyobbopenny loafer

Words that rhyme with loafer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gopheroferchauffeurhoefer

Related words

layaboutidlerdo-nothingbumgoldbrickerfaineantloferflaneur

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loafer"?▾

"Loafer" has 2 syllables: loaf · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "loafer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loafer" is /ˈləʊfə/.

What does "loafer" mean?▾

Loafer: An idle person.

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