How to Pronounce Losing

To pronounce "losing", say LOS-ing — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈluːzɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈluːzɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “losing”

"losing" has 2 syllables: los-ing. It rhymes with musing and amusing, if that helps it stick.

What does losing mean?

verb

  1. To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

    “He lost his hearing in the explosion.”

  2. To wander from; to miss, so as not to be able to find; to go astray from.

    “I lost my way in the forest.”

noun

  1. The process by which something is lost; a loss.

adjective

  1. That loses or has lost.

    “Being on the losing team is disappointing.”

Synonyms

leave behindmislayforfeitdropshedditchdump

Antonyms

findacquirecome acrossdiscovergain

Words that rhyme with losing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

musingamusingbruisingperusingaccusingconfusingsousingcruisingdiffusingdefusingboozingchoosing

Related words

unsuccessfulloss-makingsquanderingmissingloserwasteddisappearingwaste

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "losing"?▾

"Losing" has 2 syllables: los · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "losing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "losing" is /ˈluːzɪŋ/.

What does "losing" mean?▾

Losing: To cause (something) to cease to be in one's possession or capability due to unfortunate or unknown circumstances, events or reasons.

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