How to pronounce lacing
Say it like LAY-sing. Lacing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lacing
American and British speakers say lacing in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪsɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈleɪsɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-sing.
What does lacing mean?
- present participle and gerund of lace How to pronounce lace
- That with which something is laced.“A light lacing of rum goes into the cake batter.”
- The tied or threaded laces that form a netlike pattern.
- A beating as punishment; a hiding.
Words that rhyme with lacing
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lacing.
Questions about saying lacing
How do you pronounce lacing?
Say LAY-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪsɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacing?
Lacing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · sing.
Do Americans and Brits say lacing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪsɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈleɪsɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.