How to pronounce lacks
Say it like LAKS. Lacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAKS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacks pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lacks
American and British speakers say lacks in essentially the same way: /læks/ in the US and /læks/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAKS.
What does lacks mean?
- plural of lack How to pronounce lack
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lack How to pronounce lack
Words that rhyme with lacks
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lacks.
Words that sound like lacks
Questions about saying lacks
How do you pronounce lacks?
Say LAKS. The American pronunciation is /læks/. In British English it is /læks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacks?
Lacks is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAKS.
Do Americans and Brits say lacks the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læks/ and the British form is /læks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lacks?
Lacks sounds the same as lax in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.