How to Pronounce Lacquer

To pronounce "lacquer", say LACQ-uer — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæk.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlæk.ə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lacquer”

"lacquer" has 2 syllables: lacq-uer. It rhymes with slacker and tracker, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lacher — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lacquer mean?

noun

  1. A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.
  2. A similar finish, baked onto the inside of cans.

verb

  1. To apply a lacquer to something or to give something a smooth, glossy finish.

Synonyms

varnish

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Words that rhyme with lacquer

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slackertrackerknackerhackerbackerpackersmackerlackerattackerrackermacherlinebacker

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lacquer"?▾

"Lacquer" has 2 syllables: lacq · uer.

What is the IPA transcription of "lacquer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lacquer" is /ˈlæk.ə/.

What does "lacquer" mean?▾

Lacquer: A glossy, resinous material used as a surface coating; either a natural exudation of certain trees, or a solution of nitrocellulose in alcohol, etc.

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