How to pronounce lackadaisical
Say it like lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul. Lackadaisical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY).
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- lak
- uh
- DAY
- zih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lackadaisical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lakGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lackadaisical
American and British speakers say lackadaisical in essentially the same way: /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul.
What does lackadaisical mean?
- Showing no interest, vigor, determination, or enthusiasm.“the lackadaisical look on his face”
- Lazy; slothful; indolent.
Where does lackadaisical come from?
From the archaic expression lackadaisy + -ic + -al.
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Questions about saying lackadaisical
How do you pronounce lackadaisical?
Say lak-uh-DAY-zih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lackadaisical?
Lackadaisical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAY). Broken into parts: lak · uh · DAY · zih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say lackadaisical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌlækəˈdeɪzɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.