how to pronounce lout

/ˈlaʊt/

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lout is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of lout in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… generally a lout as a university student …”

meanings of lout

noun:

  1. A clownish, awkward fellow; a bumpkin.
  2. A troublemaker, often violent; a rude violent person; a yob.

verb:

  1. To treat as a lout or fool; to neglect; to disappoint.
  2. To bend, bow, stoop.

lout frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word lout occurs in english on average 2.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.

words with pronunciation similar to lout

shoutloudcloutboutpoutlightdoubttoutgoutflout

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