How to pronounce lasso
Say it like LAS-oh. Lasso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAS).
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- LAS
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lasso 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lasso
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: la-SOO.
What does lasso mean?
- A long rope with a sliding loop on one end, generally used in ranching to catch cattle and horses.“He managed to catch the runaway bull with a lasso.”
- An image-editing function allowing the user to capture an irregularly-shaped object by drawing an approximate outline.
- To catch with a lasso.“He had to lasso the wild horse before it ran off.”
Where does lasso come from?
From Spanish lazo, from Vulgar Latin *laceum, from Latin laqueus.
Words that rhyme with lasso
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lasso.
Questions about saying lasso
How do you pronounce lasso?
Say LAS-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæsoʊ/. In British English it is /læˈsuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lasso?
Lasso has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAS). Broken into parts: LAS · oh.
Is lasso pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /læˈsuː/ (la-SOO).