English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Laugh Pronunciation
Laugh is pronounced LAF, IPA /ˈlæf/.
LAF
US /ˈlæf/ · UK /ˈlɑːf/
Syllables: LAF (1 syllable)
verb and noun: To make the sound and movement that show you find something funny.
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Laugh in a Sentence
- They laugh at the same jokes every time.
- It gave us all a good laugh.
- Do not laugh, I am serious.
Common Mispronunciations of Laugh
Not LAWG
The gh is an f sound here, not a g. Laugh, cough, and tough all use it that way, while through and though drop it entirely.
Not LAY-uhf
One syllable, ending on the f. The au spelling looks like two vowels but carries only one.
Tip: The vowel splits by region: LAF with the a of cat in American English, LAHF with the ah of father in southern England.
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