How to pronounce lak
Say it like LAK. Lak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lak
American and British speakers say lak in essentially the same way: /læk/ in the US and /læk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK.
What does lak mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of like, representing African-American Vernacular English.
- Pronunciation spelling of like, representing African-American Vernacular English.
Words that rhyme with lak
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lak.
Words that sound like lak
Questions about saying lak
How do you pronounce lak?
Say LAK. The American pronunciation is /læk/. In British English it is /læk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lak?
Lak is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAK.
Do Americans and Brits say lak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læk/ and the British form is /læk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lak?
Lak sounds the same as lac, lack in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.