How to pronounce Lafayette
Say it like lah-fee-ET. Lafayette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ET).
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US American/ˌlɑfiˈɛt/lah-fee-ET
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- lah
- fee
- ET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lafayette pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
What does Lafayette mean?
noun
- French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)
- a town in south central Louisiana; settled by Acadians
- a university town in west central Indiana on the Wabash River
Words that rhyme with Lafayette
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Questions about saying Lafayette
How do you pronounce Lafayette?
Say lah-fee-ET. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɑfiˈɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lafayette?
Lafayette has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ET). Broken into parts: lah · fee · ET.