How to pronounce laugher
Say it like LAF-er. Laugher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAF).
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- LAF
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laugher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of laugher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: LAH-fuh.
What does laugher mean?
- One who laughs.
- A game in which an opponent is defeated by a sizable margin; a blowout.
- A variety of the domestic pigeon.
Where does laugher come from?
From Middle English lawȝar, lawher(e); equivalent to laugh + -er.
Words that rhyme with laugher
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of laugher.
Questions about saying laugher
How do you pronounce laugher?
Say LAF-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæfɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laugher?
Laugher has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAF). Broken into parts: LAF · er.
Is laugher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɑːfə/ (LAH-fuh).