How to Pronounce "lose out to"
expression
LOOZ-owt-too or LOOZ-owt-tuh or LOOZ-owt-tih
looz-OWT-TOO
Definition
To be defeated by someone or something after a competition, contest, or comparison; to not win because someone/something else is chosen or successful instead.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫuz/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ
British English
lˈuːz/ /ˈaʊt/ /tˈuː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ-owt-too or LOOZ-owt-tuh or LOOZ-owt-tih
UK
looz-OWT-TOO
Listen in Context
Our team lost out to the champions in the final game.
Many people lose out to younger candidates when applying for jobs.
We didn't want to lose out to our competitors in the market.
He was really upset after losing out to his best friend for the scholarship.