How to pronounce lasers
Say it like LAY-zerz. Lasers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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US American/ˈleɪzɚz/LAY-zerz
UK British/ˈleɪzəz/LAY-zuz
- LAY
- zerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lasers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lasers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAY-zuz.
What does lasers mean?
noun
- plural of laser How to pronounce laser
- third-person singular simple present indicative of laser How to pronounce laser
Questions about saying lasers
How do you pronounce lasers?
Say LAY-zerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪzɚz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪzəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lasers?
Lasers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · zerz.
Is lasers 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 /ˈleɪzəz/ (LAY-zuz).