How to Pronounce Strait-laced

To pronounce "strait-laced", say STRAITL-ac-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

12

Letters

STRAITL-ac-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “strait-laced”

"strait-laced" has 3 syllables: straitl-ac-ed. It rhymes with straightlaced and straitlaced, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: straightlaced, straitlaced, straight-laced — easy to mix up when writing.

What does strait-laced mean?

adjective

  1. Having narrow views on moral matters; prudish.

adjective

  1. Bound with stays.

Synonyms

tight-laced

Words that rhyme with strait-laced

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

straightlacedstraitlacedstraight-laced

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "strait-laced"?▾

"Strait-laced" has 3 syllables: straitl · ac · ed.

What does "strait-laced" mean?▾

Strait-laced: Having narrow views on moral matters; prudish.

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