How do you pronounce "loosened"?

In American English: /ˈluːsənd/ (LOOS-uhnd). In British English: /lˈuːsənd/ (L-oos). In Canadian English: /ˈluːsənd/ (LOOS-uhnd). In Australian English: /lˈuːsənd/ (L-oos).

Is "loosened" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈluːsənd/ (LOOS-uhnd), while in British English it's /lˈuːsənd/ (L-oos).

How to Pronounce "loosened"

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loosened

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/ˈluːsənd/

LOOS-uhnd

Syllable Breakdown

luːsloos·əndened

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