To pronounce "loosen", say LOOS-en — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈluːsn̩/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈluːsn̩/
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"loosen" has 2 syllables: loos-en. It rhymes with poussin and mucin, if that helps it stick.
verb
“After the Thanksgiving meal, Bill loosened his belt.”
“I noticed that my seatbelt had gradually loosened during the journey.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Loosen" has 2 syllables: loos · en.
The IPA transcription of "loosen" is /ˈluːsn̩/.
Loosen: To make loose.
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