How to pronounce lacy
Say it like LAY-see. Lacy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lacy 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lacy
American and British speakers say lacy in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪsi/ in the US and /ˈleɪsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-see.
What does lacy mean?
- Made of lace or decorated with it.“lacy lingerie”
- Looking like lace.
Where does lacy come from?
From lace + -y.
Words that rhyme with lacy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lacy.
Questions about saying lacy
How do you pronounce lacy?
Say LAY-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪsi/. In British English it is /ˈleɪsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lacy?
Lacy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · see.
Do Americans and Brits say lacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪsi/ and the British form is /ˈleɪsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.