How to Pronounce Lacewing

To pronounce "lacewing", say LAC-ew-ing — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

lacewing

Tap to hear · American accent

Accent

If an accent sounds the same, your device is missing that voice — it falls back to the closest one.

Speed

Syllable by syllable — tap each one

Practice: Record & Compare

Record yourself saying lacewing, then compare with the target. Your audio stays on this device — nothing is uploaded.

3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lacewing”

"lacewing" has 3 syllables: lac-ew-ing.

What does lacewing mean?

noun

  1. Any of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.
  2. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cethosia.

Synonyms

lacewing fly

Related words

longwinganglewingneuropterist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lacewing"?▾

"Lacewing" has 3 syllables: lac · ew · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "lacewing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lacewing" is /ˈleɪs.wɪŋ/.

What does "lacewing" mean?▾

Lacewing: Any of a number of gauzy-winged insects of certain families within the order Neuroptera.

Want the definition, translations into 8 languages, and read-aloud for full sentences?

Open “lacewing” in the full dictionary →