To pronounce "lachrymator", say LACHRYM-at-or — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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LACHRYM-at-or
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"lachrymator" has 3 syllables: lachrym-at-or. It rhymes with lacrimator, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: lacrimator — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
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"Lachrymator" has 3 syllables: lachrym · at · or.
Lachrymator: Any substance that causes tears, such as tear gas.
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