How to Pronounce "loan"
word
/ˈɫoʊn/
lohn
/lˈəʊn/
lohn
Definition
Money that someone borrows from a bank, company, or person and agrees to pay back later, usually with extra money called interest. It can also mean the act of lending something for a period of time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫoʊn/
British English
/lˈəʊn/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lohn
UK
lohn
Listen in Context
She got a loan from the bank to buy a car.
I need a small loan to fix my roof.
He is paying back his student loan every month.
We took out a loan to renovate the kitchen, and now we're watching every dollar.