How to pronounce lariat
Say it like LER-ee-ut. Lariat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER).
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US American/ˈlɛriət/LER-ee-ut
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- LER
- ee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lariat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does lariat mean?
noun
- A lasso.
- A tether.
- An attack where the wrestler runs towards an opponent, wraps his arm around their upper chest and neck and then forces them to the ground.
- To lasso.
Where does lariat come from?
From Spanish la reata (“the lasso”).
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Words that rhyme with lariat
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Questions about saying lariat
How do you pronounce lariat?
Say LER-ee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛriət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lariat?
Lariat has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LER). Broken into parts: LER · ee · ut.