How to pronounce lask
Say it like LASK. Lask is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LASK
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lask pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LASKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lask
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAHSK.
What does lask mean?
- Originally of both persons and animals, now only of animals: looseness of the bowels; diarrhoea; (countable) a bout of this ailment.
Where does lask come from?
From the adjective: see etymology 2.
Words that rhyme with lask
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Questions about saying lask
How do you pronounce lask?
Say LASK. The American pronunciation is /læsk/. In British English it is /lɑːsk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lask?
Lask is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LASK.
Is lask pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /lɑːsk/ (LAHSK).