How to Pronounce "lose out on"
expression
LOOZ-owt-ON or LOOZ-owt-AWN
LOOZ-owt-ON
Definition
To fail to get or benefit from something valuable or desirable, often because of missing a chance or opportunity.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫuz/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
British English
lˈuːz/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LOOZ-owt-ON or LOOZ-owt-AWN
UK
LOOZ-owt-ON
Listen in Context
She didn't apply in time and lost out on the scholarship.
We might lose out on the best seats if we don't hurry.
He lost out on the job because he arrived late.
If you don't speak up, you'll lose out on your chance.