How to Pronounce Lactose

To pronounce "lactose", say LACT-os-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlæk.təʊs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlæk.təʊs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lactose”

"lactose" has 3 syllables: lact-os-e. It rhymes with galactose, if that helps it stick.

What does lactose mean?

noun

  1. The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C12H22O11, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.

Synonyms

lactobiose

Words that rhyme with lactose

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

galactose

Related words

monohydrateallergicmaldigestionfermenterfermentwholeintoleranceintolerant

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lactose"?▾

"Lactose" has 3 syllables: lact · os · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "lactose"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lactose" is /ˈlæk.təʊs/.

What does "lactose" mean?▾

Lactose: The disaccharide sugar of milk and dairy products, C12H22O11, a product of glucose and galactose used as a food and in medicinal compounds.

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