How to Pronounce "lose"
word
/ˈɫuz/
LOOZ
/lˈuːz/
LOOZ
Definition
To no longer have something because it was taken away, you left it somewhere, or you failed to keep it; also to be defeated in a game or competition.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫuz/
British English
/lˈuːz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ
UK
LOOZ
Listen in Context
I often lose my keys.
Did you lose the game?
Be careful not to lose your phone.
It's easy to lose track of time when you're having fun.