How to pronounce lacrosse
Say it like luh-KRAWS. Lacrosse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAWS).
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- luh
- KRAWS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacrosse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KRAWSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lacrosse
American and British speakers say lacrosse in essentially the same way: /ləˈkrɔs/ in the US and /ləˈkrɒs/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-KROS.
What does lacrosse mean?
- A sport played on a field between two opposing teams using sticks (crosses) and a ball, whereby one team defeats the other by scoring more goals within the allotted time.
Where does lacrosse come from?
Borrowed from Canadian French la crosse (“the stick”).
Words that rhyme with lacrosse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lacrosse.
Questions about saying lacrosse
How do you pronounce lacrosse?
Say luh-KRAWS. The American pronunciation is /ləˈkrɔs/. In British English it is /ləˈkrɒs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacrosse?
Lacrosse has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KRAWS). Broken into parts: luh · KRAWS.
Do Americans and Brits say lacrosse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ləˈkrɔs/ and the British form is /ləˈkrɒs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.