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How to pronounce:
lack
Definition:
(nou) the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
Phonetic Transcription:
læk
Examples:
Just exhausting the patience of the community and the lack of desire to reform.
To judge by the lack of queries, you do not need to be an adoptee.
But the lack of a guitarist was just as daunting as the lack of a drummer.
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Common mistakes of lack pronunciation
- Misplacing the vowel sound: Some learners pronounce "lack" with a long vowel sound, like "lake" /leɪk/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound /æ/ as in "cat" for "lack".
- Incorrect stress placement: A few speakers mistakenly stress the second syllable, saying "lack" as if it has two syllables. This is not how it is pronounced. Tip: Remember that "lack" is a single-syllable word with no secondary stress.
- Overemphasizing the "k" sound: Some may pronounce "lack" with an exaggerated "k" sound, making it sound harsh. The correct pronunciation is softer. Tip: Keep the "k" sound light and natural, as in /læk/.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners often mix "lack" with "luck" /lʌk/, leading to miscommunication. While they sound somewhat similar, their meanings differ greatly. Tip: Practice distinguishing the vowel sounds /æ/ in "lack" and /ʌ/ in "luck".