How to pronounce lais
Say it like LAYZ. Lais is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lais pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lais
American and British speakers say lais in essentially the same way: /leɪz/ in the US and /leɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYZ.
What does lais mean?
- plural of lai
Words that rhyme with lais
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lais.
Questions about saying lais
How do you pronounce lais?
Say LAYZ. The American pronunciation is /leɪz/. In British English it is /leɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lais?
Lais is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lais the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /leɪz/ and the British form is /leɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.