How to Pronounce Lashes

To pronounce "lashes", say LASH-es — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlæʃɪz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈlæʃɪz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lashes”

"lashes" has 2 syllables: lash-es. It rhymes with gashes and flashes, if that helps it stick.

What does lashes 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.

verb

  1. To bind with a rope, cord, thong, or chain, so as to fasten.

    “lash a pack on a horse's back”

Synonyms

berate

Words that rhyme with lashes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

gashesflasheseyelashessmashessplashestrashescashescrashesrashescachesdashesstashes

Related words

whiplashwhipflogslashstrapthongtrouncelather

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lashes"?▾

"Lashes" has 2 syllables: lash · es.

What is the IPA transcription of "lashes"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lashes" is /ˈlæʃɪz/.

What does "lashes" mean?▾

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

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