How to pronounce "lases" in English
la·ses
Hear native speakers say lases in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “lases”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
la
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ses
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 "lases" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "lases is" sounds like "lases-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "lases" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Now the argon laser lases at several wavelengths at the same time.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
“job it is thanks to all this experience and the knowledge I acquired working with the fan banana that I decided to create my own grassroot project lases”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Guided by information gained at these sites nearly everyone in lases lives”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“taking on the might of the walt disney company in a battle over box office bonuses which lases in on how the film black”— Native SpeakerWatch clip
“We know that an argon laser lases in several wavelengths simultaneously.”— MIT OpenCourseWareWatch clip
Practice Speaking “lases”
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Now the argon laser lases at several wavelengths at the same time.
Hear it in context: “lases”
6 clipsThe English word “lases”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (la · ses). Grammatically, “lases” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 6 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “lases” in natural connected speech across American (US: 6 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from MIT OpenCourseWare, TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (5 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USMIT OpenCourseWareClip #1 · @1:19
“by another mirror over here onto this screen. Now the argon laser lases at several wavelengths at the same time. at the same time.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @11:09
“redirecting my life for me to stay here in Colombia and to create my own job it is thanks to all this experience and the knowledge I acquired working with the fan banana that I decided to create my own grassroot project lases with the fan banana that I decided to create my own grassroot project lases”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #3 · @22:49
“they date back to the whaling days in the azors today only whale watchers are Guided by information gained at these sites nearly everyone in lases lives from whale watching in the neighbor town of s sha there's a private Museum that”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #4 · @1:13
“they date back to the whaling days in the azors today only whale watchers are Guided by information gained at these sites nearly everyone in lases lives from whale watching three Enterprises offer regular trips out to see and”
- 🇺🇸 USClip #5 · @0:42
“is now seeking to avenge a breach of contract taking on the might of the walt disney company in a battle over box office bonuses which lases in on how the film black in a battle over box office bonuses which lases in on how the film black”
Definition & Meaning: “lases”
- To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.
- To use a laser beam on, as for targeting or rangefinding.
Example Sentences (3)
- “The surgeon lased the elongated soft palate, cutting off the excess tissue and stopping the blood flow in one swipe.”
- “The commander lased the target across the valley.”
- “Now the argon laser lases at several wavelengths at the same time.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “lases”
- Syllables:
- la · ses
- Hear it in context
- lases
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"lases" 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, "lases" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about lases
How many syllables are in “lases”?
“lases” has 2 syllables: la · ses.
What does “lases” mean?
To use a laser beam on, as for cutting.
How can I hear “lases” used in real sentences?
This page has 6 real-world video examples of “lases” 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 “lases”?
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⁄).