How to pronounce Lausanne
Say it like loh-ZAN. Lausanne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAN).
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- loh
- ZAN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lausanne pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of Lausanne
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: loh-ZAN.
What does Lausanne mean?
- A district of the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. Capital: Lausanne
Where does Lausanne come from?
Borrowed from French Lausanne.
Words that rhyme with Lausanne
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lausanne.
Questions about saying Lausanne
How do you pronounce Lausanne?
Say loh-ZAN. The American pronunciation is /loʊˈzæn/. In British English it is /ləʊˈzæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lausanne?
Lausanne has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ZAN). Broken into parts: loh · ZAN.
Is Lausanne pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊˈzæn/ (loh-ZAN).