How to pronounce lau
Say it like LOW. Lau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce lau. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LOW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of lau
American and British speakers say lau in essentially the same way: /laʊ/ in the US and /laʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOW.
What does lau mean?
- To place upon; to put down onto.
Words that rhyme with lau
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lau.
Words that sound like lau
Questions about saying lau
How do you pronounce lau?
Say LOW. The American pronunciation is /laʊ/. In British English it is /laʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lau?
Lau is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOW.
Do Americans and Brits say lau the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laʊ/ and the British form is /laʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lau?
Lau sounds the same as lough in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.