How to pronounce lashes
Say it like LASH-iz. Lashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LASH).
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- LASH
- iz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lashes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- izKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lashes
American and British speakers say lashes in essentially the same way: /ˈlæʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈlæʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LASH-iz.
What does lashes mean?
- plural of lash How to pronounce lash
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lash How to pronounce lash
Questions about saying lashes
How do you pronounce lashes?
Say LASH-iz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈlæʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lashes?
Lashes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LASH). Broken into parts: LASH · iz.
Do Americans and Brits say lashes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈlæʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.