How to pronounce Lassa
Say it like LAH-suh. Lassa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈlɑsə/LAH-suh
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- LAH
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lassa pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Lassa mean?
proper noun
- A town in Borno state, Nigeria.
- A city in the Kara Region of Togo
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- Lhasa
- capital of tibet
- forbidden city
Words that rhyme with Lassa
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lassa.
Words that sound like Lassa
Questions about saying Lassa
How do you pronounce Lassa?
Say LAH-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lassa?
Lassa has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · suh.
What words sound the same as Lassa?
Lassa sounds the same as Lhasa in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.