How to pronounce laces
Say it like LAY-suz. Laces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- suz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laces pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- suzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laces
American and British speakers say laces in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪsəz/ in the US and /ˈleɪsəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-suz.
What does laces mean?
- plural of lace How to pronounce lace
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lace How to pronounce lace
Words that rhyme with laces
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laces.
Questions about saying laces
How do you pronounce laces?
Say LAY-suz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪsəz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪsəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laces?
Laces has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · suz.
Do Americans and Brits say laces the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪsəz/ and the British form is /ˈleɪsəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.