How to Pronounce "lost"
word
/ˈɫɔst/
LAWST
/lˈɒst/
LOST
Definition
Something or someone that is not in the right place, difficult to find, or no longer controlled or understood. It can refer to physical objects, directions, or feelings like confusion or defeat.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫɔst/
British English
/lˈɒst/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWST
UK
LOST
Listen in Context
I lost my keys yesterday and couldn’t find them.
The children lost their way in the forest but were found safe.
She felt lost after moving to a new city with no friends.
I’m so lost in this book I can’t stop reading it!