How to pronounce laquear
Say it like LAK-wee-er. Laquear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- wee
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laquear 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.
- weeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of laquear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAK-wee-ah.
What does laquear mean?
- A lacunar.
Where does laquear come from?
Borrowed from Latin laquear.
Questions about saying laquear
How do you pronounce laquear?
Say LAK-wee-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækwiɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlækwiːɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laquear?
Laquear has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · wee · er.
Is laquear 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 /ˈlækwiːɑː/ (LAK-wee-ah).