How to pronounce lads
Say it like LADZ. Lads is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LADZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lads pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LADZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lads
American and British speakers say lads in essentially the same way: /lædz/ in the US and /lædz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LADZ.
What does lads mean?
- plural of lad How to pronounce lad
- A group of friends, regardless of gender. Often the lads.
Questions about saying lads
How do you pronounce lads?
Say LADZ. The American pronunciation is /lædz/. In British English it is /lædz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lads?
Lads is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LADZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lads the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lædz/ and the British form is /lædz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.