How to Pronounce "at a loss for words"
expression
AT-uh-LAWSS-fer-WERDZ
AT-uh-LOSS-fuh-WURDZ
Definition
To be unable to think of anything to say, usually because you are surprised, shocked, or deeply moved.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈæt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwɝdz
British English
ˈæt/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒs/ /fˈɔː/ /wˈɜːdz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AT-uh-LAWSS-fer-WERDZ
UK
AT-uh-LOSS-fuh-WURDZ
Listen in Context
I was at a loss for words when I saw the surprise party.
She was at a loss for words after hearing the news.
They were at a loss for words because the performance was so beautiful.
Honestly, I’m at a loss for words right now—this means so much to me.