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:

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

verb:

To treat as a lout or fool; to neglect; to disappoint.
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.