How to Pronounce "loans"
word
/ˈɫoʊnz/
lohnz
/lˈəʊnz/
lohnz
Definition
Money or something valuable that is given to someone temporarily that must be paid back, usually with interest. Commonly refers to money borrowed from a bank or another person.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫoʊnz/
British English
/lˈəʊnz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lohnz
UK
lohnz
Listen in Context
Many students need loans to pay for college.
The bank offers home loans at low interest rates.
We took out two loans to start our business.
I'm still paying off my student loans after all these years.