How to pronounce lazaret
Say it like laz-uh-RET. Lazaret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET).
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- laz
- uh
- RET
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lazaret pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lazaret
American and British speakers say lazaret in essentially the same way: /ˌlæzəˈrɛt/ in the US and /ˌlæzəˈrɛt/ in the UK.
British respelling: laz-uh-RET.
What does lazaret mean?
- A place at the front of the tweendecks of a merchant ship where provisions are stored.
Where does lazaret come from?
Borrowed from French lazaret, from Italian lazzareto (archaic), lazzaretto, lazzeretto; see further at lazaretto.
Words that rhyme with lazaret
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lazaret.
Questions about saying lazaret
How do you pronounce lazaret?
Say laz-uh-RET. The American pronunciation is /ˌlæzəˈrɛt/. In British English it is /ˌlæzəˈrɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lazaret?
Lazaret has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RET). Broken into parts: laz · uh · RET.
Do Americans and Brits say lazaret the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlæzəˈrɛt/ and the British form is /ˌlæzəˈrɛt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.