How to Pronounce "lose by"
expression
ˈɫuz/ /ˈbaɪ
LOOZ-BY
lˈuːz/ /bˈaɪ
LOOZ-BY
Definition
To be defeated in a competition or game by a specific amount, score, or margin.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫuz/ /ˈbaɪ
British English
lˈuːz/ /bˈaɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ-BY
UK
LOOZ-BY
Listen in Context
They lose by five points every time.
We didn't want to lose by such a big margin.
She hates to lose by just one point.
We managed to lose by only two goals this time, which is an improvement.