How to pronounce laical
Say it like LAY-ih-kul. Laical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laical 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of laical
American and British speakers say laical in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪɪkəl/ in the US and /ˈleɪɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-ih-kul.
What does laical mean?
- Of or pertaining to a layperson, layman, laywoman, or laypeople, i.e. the laity in general.
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Questions about saying laical
How do you pronounce laical?
Say LAY-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˈleɪɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laical?
Laical has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say laical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˈleɪɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.