How to Pronounce Last

To pronounce "last", say LAST — one syllable, IPA /last/. 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

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IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “last”

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

Sounds exactly like: lost, lass — easy to mix up when writing.

What does last mean?

adjective

  1. Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

    ““Eyes Wide Shut” was the last film to be directed by Stanley Kubrick.”

  2. Most recent, latest, last so far.

    “I have received your note dated the 17th last, and am responding to say that [...]”

adverb

  1. Most recently.

    “When we last met, he was based in Toronto.”

  2. (sequence) after everything else; finally

    “I'll go last.”

Synonyms

at the endcaboosedernierfinaltail endterminalultimatelatestfinallylastly

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Words that rhyme with last

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aghaststeadfastcastdowncastassvastovercastblastpassimpassebrasslost

Related words

ultimateendmostlatestnext-to-lastpenultimateantepenultimatefinallyutmost

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "last"?▾

"Last" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "last"?▾

The IPA transcription of "last" is /last/.

What does "last" mean?▾

Last: Final, ultimate, coming after all others of its kind.

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