How to Pronounce Loquat

To pronounce "loquat", say LOQ-uat — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈləʊkwɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈləʊkwɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “loquat”

"loquat" has 2 syllables: loq-uat. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does loquat mean?

noun

  1. The Eriobotrya japonica tree.
  2. The fruit of this tree. It is as large as a small plum, but grows in clusters, and contains four or five large seeds.

Synonyms

Japanese medlarmedlar

Words that rhyme with loquat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

nisperoloquotmedlarjujubelimequat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "loquat"?▾

"Loquat" has 2 syllables: loq · uat.

What is the IPA transcription of "loquat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "loquat" is /ˈləʊkwɒt/.

What does "loquat" mean?▾

Loquat: The Eriobotrya japonica tree.

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