How to pronounce lakeshore
Say it like LAYK-shor. Lakeshore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYK).
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- LAYK
- shor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lakeshore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of lakeshore
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAYK-shaw.
What does lakeshore mean?
- The shore of a lake.
Where does lakeshore come from?
From lake + shore.
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Questions about saying lakeshore
How do you pronounce lakeshore?
Say LAYK-shor. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪkʃɔr/. In British English it is /ˈleɪkʃɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lakeshore?
Lakeshore has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYK). Broken into parts: LAYK · shor.
Is lakeshore pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈleɪkʃɔː/ (LAYK-shaw).