How to pronounce lasts
Say it like LASTS. Lasts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/læsts/LASTS
UK British/lɑːsts/LAHSTS
- LASTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lasts pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LASTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lasts
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAHSTS.
What does lasts mean?
noun
- plural of last How to pronounce last
- third-person singular simple present indicative of last How to pronounce last
Questions about saying lasts
How do you pronounce lasts?
Say LASTS. The American pronunciation is /læsts/. In British English it is /lɑːsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lasts?
Lasts is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LASTS.
Is lasts 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 /lɑːsts/ (LAHSTS).