How to pronounce lass
Say it like LAS. Lass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lass pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lass
American and British speakers say lass in essentially the same way: /læs/ in the US and /læs/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAS.
What does lass mean?
- A girl; also (by extension), a young woman.“Come and dance, ye lads and lasses!”
- A female member of the Salvation Army; a hallelujah lass.
- A sweetheart.
Where does lass come from?
Scots lass, lassie
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with lass
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Words that sound like lass
Questions about saying lass
How do you pronounce lass?
Say LAS. The American pronunciation is /læs/. In British English it is /læs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lass?
Lass is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAS.
Do Americans and Brits say lass the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læs/ and the British form is /læs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lass?
Lass sounds the same as last in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.