How to pronounce alack
Say it like uh-LAK. Alack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK).
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- uh
- LAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alack pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of alack
American and British speakers say alack in essentially the same way: /əˈlæk/ in the US and /əˈlæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-LAK.
What does alack mean?
- An expression of sorrow or mourning.
Where does alack come from?
From Middle English alacke, alagge, probably from ah + lack.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with alack
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of alack.
Questions about saying alack
How do you pronounce alack?
Say uh-LAK. The American pronunciation is /əˈlæk/. In British English it is /əˈlæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alack?
Alack has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAK). Broken into parts: uh · LAK.
Do Americans and Brits say alack the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈlæk/ and the British form is /əˈlæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.