How to pronounce lase
Say it like LAYZ. Lase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAYZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lase
American and British speakers say lase in essentially the same way: /leɪz/ in the US and /leɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYZ.
What does lase mean?
- To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.“The surgeon lased the elongated soft palate, cutting off the excess tissue and stopping the blood flow in one swipe.”
- To use a laser beam on, as for targeting or rangefinding.“The commander lased the target across the valley.”
- To operate as a laser; to release coherent light due to stimulation.“Once enough of the gas particles are in a higher energy state, they will begin to lase and give off a coherent beam.”
Where does lase come from?
Back-formation from laser, as if removing -er.
Words that rhyme with lase
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lase.
Questions about saying lase
How do you pronounce lase?
Say LAYZ. The American pronunciation is /leɪz/. In British English it is /leɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lase?
Lase is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAYZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lase the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /leɪz/ and the British form is /leɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.