How to Pronounce "loitering"
word
ˈɫɔɪtɝɪŋ
LOY-ter-ing
lˈɔɪtəɹɪŋ
LOY-tuh-ring
Definition
Loitering means staying in a place for a long time without any clear reason, often just standing or walking around and not doing anything specific.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔɪtɝɪŋ
British English
lˈɔɪtəɹɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOY-ter-ing
UK
LOY-tuh-ring
Listen in Context
The sign says no loitering in front of the store.
The police told the teenagers to stop loitering at the park entrance.
He was accused of loitering in a restricted area.
"Why are those kids loitering outside the mall for hours?"