How to Pronounce Lossy

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

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Letters

/ˈlɒsi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lossy”

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

What does lossy mean?

adjective

  1. Of a communication channel, subject to loss of signal strength.
  2. (power systems) Of an electricity transmission line, subject to various forms of power loss.

Antonyms

lossless

Words that rhyme with lossy

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

saucypossequasiglossyboskybossymossyflossyabbasiquasi-droskybasi

Related words

scratchylaggylossfulslabbylo-fitelegraph-likelooseishlow-res

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lossy"?▾

"Lossy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lossy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lossy" is /ˈlɒsi/.

What does "lossy" mean?▾

Lossy: Of a communication channel, subject to loss of signal strength.

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