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[–] Damage@feddit.it 9 points 1 day ago (2 children)

Ok but it's stupid that it's pronounced loose and written lose

[–] SatyrSack@quokk.au 26 points 1 day ago

"Loose" is pronounced "loose" and written "loose".

"Lose" is pronounced "lose" and written "lose".

You're welcome for this lesson in the very efficient English language.

[–] atomicbocks@sh.itjust.works 14 points 1 day ago

It’s not? Loose rhymes with goose, lose rhymes with snooze.