How to pronounce laches
Say it like LACH-iz. Laches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LACH).
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- LACH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LACHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of laches
American and British speakers say laches in essentially the same way: /ˈlætʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈlætʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LACH-iz.
What does laches mean?
- Negligence in one's duty.
- An unreasonable delay in bringing a claim alleging a wrong, which means the person who waited shall not be permitted to seek an equitable remedy because the delay prejudiced the moving party.
Where does laches come from?
From Anglo-Norman laches, from Old French lachesse (“laxness”), from laschier, from Vulgar Latin laxico, frequentative of Latin laxo (“relax, moderate, weaken”).
Questions about saying laches
How do you pronounce laches?
Say LACH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlætʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laches?
Laches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LACH). Broken into parts: LACH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say laches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlætʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlætʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.