How to Pronounce Loitered

To pronounce "loitered", say LOIT-er-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlɔɪ.tə(ɹ)d/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlɔɪ.tə(ɹ)d/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “loitered”

"loitered" has 3 syllables: loit-er-ed. It rhymes with goitered, if that helps it stick.

What does loitered mean?

verb

  1. To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

    “For some reason, they discourage loitering outside the store, but encourage it inside.”

  2. To remain at a certain place instead of moving on.

Synonyms

hang aroundlepak (Malaysia, Singapore)linger

Words that rhyme with loitered

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

goitered

Related words

lurkloungelollygagtarrylingerfootle

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loitered"?▾

"Loitered" has 3 syllables: loit · er · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "loitered"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loitered" is /ˈlɔɪ.tə(ɹ)d/.

What does "loitered" mean?▾

Loitered: To stand about without any aim or purpose; to stand about idly.

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