How to Pronounce Laser

To pronounce "laser", say LAS-er — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “laser”

"laser" has 2 syllables: las-er. It rhymes with trailblazer and blazer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lazar, lazer — easy to mix up when writing.

What does laser mean?

noun

  1. A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.
  2. A beam of light produced by such a device; a laser beam.

verb

  1. To cut with a laser
  2. To throw with laser-like precision

Synonyms

LASERoptical MASERoptical maser

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Words that rhyme with laser

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

trailblazerblazerrazorstargazergazerbraiserhellraiserqasrappraisermazerfundraisergrazer

Related words

yagblastercompactpassivelykwonghenemaserbeam

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laser"?▾

"Laser" has 2 syllables: las · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "laser"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laser" is /ˈleɪz.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "laser" mean?▾

Laser: A device that produces a monochromatic, coherent beam of light.

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