How to Pronounce Lousy

To pronounce "lousy", say LOUSY — one syllable, IPA /laʊ.zi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/laʊ.zi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lousy”

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

What does lousy mean?

adjective

  1. Remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded; mean, contemptible.

    “No offense, but his cooking is lousy.”

  2. Infested with lice.

Synonyms

inundatedjam-packedteemingmiserable

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Words that rhyme with lousy

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drowsyfrouzyfrowzy

Related words

ickyawfulnastybadcrappyshittydirtyrotten

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lousy"?▾

"Lousy" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lousy"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lousy" is /laʊ.zi/.

What does "lousy" mean?▾

Lousy: Remarkably bad; of poor quality, dirty, or underhanded; mean, contemptible.

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