How to pronounce lassitude
Say it like LAS-ih-tood. Lassitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAS).
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- LAS
- ih
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lassitude 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of lassitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: LAS-ih-tyood.
What does lassitude mean?
- Lethargy or lack of energy; fatigue, languor, listlessness
Where does lassitude come from?
Borrowed from French lassitude, from Latin lassitūdō (“faintness, weariness”), from lassus (“faint, weary”), perhaps for *ladtus, and thus akin to English late.
Questions about saying lassitude
How do you pronounce lassitude?
Say LAS-ih-tood. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæsɪˌtud/. In British English it is /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lassitude?
Lassitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAS). Broken into parts: LAS · ih · tood.
Is lassitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈlæsɪˌtjuːd/ (LAS-ih-tyood).