How to pronounce lac
Say it like LAK. Lac is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- LAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lac pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lac
American and British speakers say lac in essentially the same way: /læk/ in the US and /læk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK.
What does lac mean?
- A resinous substance or lacquer produced mainly on the banyan tree by the female of Kerria lacca, a scale insect.
- Dated spelling of lakh.
- Laceration.“hand lac”
Words that rhyme with lac
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lac.
Words that sound like lac
Questions about saying lac
How do you pronounce lac?
Say LAK. The American pronunciation is /læk/. In British English it is /læk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lac?
Lac is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAK.
Do Americans and Brits say lac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læk/ and the British form is /læk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lac?
Lac sounds the same as lack in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.