How to Pronounce Lash

To pronounce "lash", say LASH — one syllable, IPA /læʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/læʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lash”

"lash" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with dash and cache, if that helps it stick.

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

What does lash mean?

noun

  1. The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.
  2. A leash in which an animal is caught or held; hence, a snare.

verb

  1. To strike with a lash; to whip or scourge with a lash, or with something like one.
  2. To strike forcibly and quickly, as with a lash; to beat, or beat upon, with a motion like that of a lash.

Synonyms

berate

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Words that rhyme with lash

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

dashcacherashashgashsmashclashthrashcrashmashbacklashgnash

Related words

whiplashwhipflogslashstrapthongtrouncelather

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lash"?▾

"Lash" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lash"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lash" is /læʃ/.

What does "lash" mean?▾

Lash: The thong or braided cord of a whip, with which the blow is given.

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