How to pronounce laisse
Say it like LAYS. Laisse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAYS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laisse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of laisse
American and British speakers say laisse in essentially the same way: /leɪs/ in the US and /leɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYS.
What does laisse mean?
- A section of verse concerning a single theme; tirade.
Where does laisse come from?
Borrowed from French laisse.
Words that rhyme with laisse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laisse.
Words that sound like laisse
Questions about saying laisse
How do you pronounce laisse?
Say LAYS. The American pronunciation is /leɪs/. In British English it is /leɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laisse?
Laisse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAYS.
Do Americans and Brits say laisse the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /leɪs/ and the British form is /leɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as laisse?
Laisse sounds the same as lace in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.