How to pronounce laced
Say it like LAYST. Laced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAYST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laced pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of laced
American and British speakers say laced in essentially the same way: /leɪst/ in the US and /leɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYST.
What does laced mean?
- Fastened with lace or laces (light cordage).
- Adorned with lace (delicate fabric).
- Intentionally tainted with something, especially a drug.“I don't know what it was laced with, but he passed out a minute after drinking that first beer.”
- simple past and past participle of lace How to pronounce lace
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with laced
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Questions about saying laced
How do you pronounce laced?
Say LAYST. The American pronunciation is /leɪst/. In British English it is /leɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laced?
Laced is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAYST.
Do Americans and Brits say laced the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /leɪst/ and the British form is /leɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.