How to Pronounce Loath

To pronounce "loath", say LOATH — one syllable, IPA /ləʊθ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ləʊθ/

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💡 Tip for remembering “loath”

"loath" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with growth and oath, if that helps it stick.

What does loath mean?

adjective

  1. Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling.

    “I was loath to return to the office without the Henderson file.”

  2. Angry, hostile.

Words that rhyme with loath

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

growthoathoutgrowthslothundergrowthblowthdrowthcrowth

Related words

averseantipatheticlothreluctantdisinclinedunwillingindisposedantipathetical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loath"?▾

"Loath" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "loath"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loath" is /ləʊθ/.

What does "loath" mean?▾

Loath: Averse, disinclined; reluctant, unwilling.

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