How to pronounce "laís" in English
læs
LAS
Primary stress: LAS
Hear native speakers say laís in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “laís”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LAS
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
As a single-syllable word, "laís" 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
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "laís" 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 "laís" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "laís" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "laís is" sounds like "laís-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "laís" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Transcriber: Laís Oliveira Reviewer: Chiara Imbesi No one escapes pain, fear and suffering.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “laís”
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Transcriber: Laís Oliveira Reviewer: Chiara Imbesi No one escapes pain, fear and suffering.
Hear it in context: “laís”
5 clipsThe English word “laís” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as læs (phonetic respelling: LAS). Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (LAS), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “laís” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 5 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “laís” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @0:00
“Transcriber: Laís Oliveira Reviewer: Chiara Imbesi No one escapes pain, fear and suffering. No one escapes pain, fear and suffering.”
Definition & Meaning: “laís”
- Abbreviation of launch abort system
Example Sentences (1)
- “Transcriber: Laís Oliveira Reviewer: Chiara Imbesi No one escapes pain, fear and suffering.”
Pronounce: “laís”
- Pronunciation:
- LAS
- Syllables:
- LAS
- Primary stress:
- LAS
- IPA:
- læs
- Hear it in context
- laís
Words that Rhyme with “laís”
-æsWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"laís" (⁄læs⁄) 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, "laís" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about laís
How do you pronounce “laís”?
“laís” is pronounced ⁄læs⁄ (LAS). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
Where is the stress in “laís”?
The primary stress in “laís” is on “LAS”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “laís” mean?
Abbreviation of launch abort system
How can I hear “laís” used in real sentences?
This page has 5 real-world video examples of “laís” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “laís”?
Single-syllable words like "laís" 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 "laís" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.