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How to pronounce "laço" in English

laço is pronounced ˈlaʊ. Listen to the audio pronunciation and review phonetic syllables below.

ˈlaʊ

LOW

Primary stress: LOW

Accent:
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Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence

ˈlaʊ

Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution

Syllable 1Primary Stress

LOW

Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.

As a single-syllable word, "laço" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.

Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes

⚠️ Single-Syllable Vocal Energy & Vowel Articulation

The Trap: Single-syllable words like "laço" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.

How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "laço" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.

Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow

🔗 Consonant-Vowel Linking (Liaison)

When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.

⏱️ Stress-Timed Rhythm

In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "laço" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.

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A statement from the official Lao News Agency (KPL) Friday reported that “the consumption of tainted alcoholic beverages” was the suspected cause of the deaths.

Hear it in context: “laço”

The English word “laço” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈlaʊ (phonetic respelling: LOW). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (LOW), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “laço” functions as a noun, adjective. Hear native speakers say laço in context across real video clips

Definition & Meaning: “laço”

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NOUN
  • A Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia.
  • The official language of Laos that is closely related to Thai.
ADJECTIVE
  • Of, from, or pertaining to Laos, the Lao people or their Kra-Dai Lao language.

Example Sentences (1)

  • “A statement from the official Lao News Agency (KPL) Friday reported that “the consumption of tainted alcoholic beverages” was the suspected cause of the deaths.”

Pronounce: “laço”

Pronunciation:
LOW
Syllables:
LOW
Written Hyphenation:
lao
Primary stress:
LOW
IPA:
ˈlaʊ
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laço

Synonyms: “laço”

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Words that Rhyme with “laço”

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"laço" (⁄ˈlaʊ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "laço" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.

Frequently asked questions about laço

How do you pronounce “laço”?

“laço” is pronounced ⁄ˈlaʊ⁄ (LOW). Listen to the audio pronunciation above to hear it spoken clearly.

Where is the stress in “laço”?

The primary stress in “laço” is on “LOW”.

What does “laço” mean?

A Tai ethnic group native to Southeast Asia.

What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “laço”?

Single-syllable words like "laço" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "laço" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.