How to pronounce lah
Say it like LAH. Lah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/lɑ/LAH
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- LAH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lah pronunciation, sound by sound
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- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does lah mean?
noun
- Alternative spelling of la.
- Placed at the end of a sentence to accentuate the mood or attitude of the speaker.“Don’t do it lah, it’s not worth it.”
- Placed at the end of a sentence to convey reassurance or express solidarity.“You won’t drown one lah. The water is very shallow.”
- Indicates an attempt at expressing sympathy, conveying informality or sincerity, or establishing a rapport with the listener.“Just try your best lah, and don’t think too much about it.”
Where does lah come from?
An anglicised spelling of la.
Words that rhyme with lah
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Words that sound like lah
Questions about saying lah
How do you pronounce lah?
Say LAH. The American pronunciation is /lɑ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lah?
Lah is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAH.
What words sound the same as lah?
Lah sounds the same as la, law in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.