How to pronounce "laclos" in English
la·clos
Hear native speakers say laclos in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “laclos”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
la
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
clos
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Keep the vowel length balanced, placing subtle emphasis on the root morpheme according to standard conversational rhythm.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "laclos" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "laclos is" sounds like "laclos-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "laclos" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“de Laclos. This epistolary novel immediately sent waves through high society for its depiction of the sexual exploits of the”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“"John Malkovich, 'Dangerous Liaisons.'" "Dangerous Liaisons" is a novel by a French artillery officer called Choderlos de Laclos,”— WIREDWatch clip
“Pierre Chordelos de Laclos wrote a novel about the sexual”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“Upon publication, Laclos sold scores of copies, feasting on people's thirst for scandal.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“by Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Laclos, a novel that I'm sure you have read, if not seen the movie, Le Liaisons Dangereuses.”— YaleCoursesWatch clip
“But so was Laclos's language at the time of Dangerous Liaisons' publication, at least to the aristocrats.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “laclos”
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de Laclos. This epistolary novel immediately sent waves through high society for its depiction of the sexual exploits of the
Hear it in context: “laclos”
7 clipsThe English word “laclos”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (la · clos). SayItVid indexes 7 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “laclos” in natural connected speech across American (US: 7 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks, WIRED, YaleCourses.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @2:19
“lustrous Dangerous Liaisons, published in 1782 by the French Pierre Choderlos de Laclos. This epistolary novel immediately sent waves through high society for its depiction of the sexual exploits of the waves through high society for its depiction of the sexual exploits of the”
- 🇺🇸 USWIREDClip #2 · @4:40
“but maybe we just need 10 or 12." "John Malkovich, 'Dangerous Liaisons.'" "Dangerous Liaisons" is a novel by a French artillery officer called Choderlos de Laclos, "Dangerous Liaisons" is a novel”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #3 · @9:18
“if you are interested: Des Liaisons Dangereuses. Pierre Chordelos de Laclos wrote a novel about the sexual Pierre Chordelos de Laclos wrote a novel about the sexual”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #4 · @3:13
“But one crucial aspect of the book has been altered, its accessibility. Upon publication, Laclos sold scores of copies, feasting on people's thirst for scandal. Even the infamous Queen Marie Antoinette scandal. Even the infamous Queen Marie Antoinette”
- 🇺🇸 USYaleCoursesClip #5 · @10:35
“nouvelle Héloïse, by Jean Jacques Rousseau, and Laclos, a novel that I'm sure you have read, if not seen the movie, Le Liaisons Dangereuses. a novel that I'm sure you have read,”
Pronounce: “laclos”
- Syllables:
- la · clos
- Hear it in context
- laclos
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"laclos" 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, "laclos" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about laclos
How many syllables are in “laclos”?
“laclos” has 2 syllables: la · clos.
How can I hear “laclos” used in real sentences?
This page has 7 real-world video examples of “laclos” 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 “laclos”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).