brand
Just imagine accelerating your American English proficiency with our game-changing online platform. Empower yourself with expert guidance and overcome pronunciation, intonation, and vocabulary hurdles with ease. Say goodbye to language barriers and hello to confident communication today!
229

Pronounced by Ivy


Syllables

The word 'lafoe' has 2 syllables.
-ˈfoʊ


Do you think your friends or family would like to know how to pronounce the word 'lafoe' in American English? Share it!


Sound by Sound American English Phonetic Pronunciation of the word 'Lafoe'

Practicing the sound by sound pronunciation table of the word 'Lafoe' will help you improve your spoken American English.

#1: /l/
TongueThe tongue is against the back of the upper teeth.
AirThe air flows around the sides of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#2: /ɑ/
TongueThe tongue is flat and low in the mouth. The tongue is in the center of the mouth. The tip of the tongue touches the back of the bottom front teeth.
LipsThe lips remain relaxed in a neutral position.
JawThe jaw drops, opening the mouth as wide as possible.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#4: /f/
LipsThe bottom lips are in contact with the teeth.
TeethThe top teeth press the bottom lips.
AirThe air flows through the teeth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords do not vibrate.
#5: /o/
TongueThe back of the tongue raises above the middle of the mouth.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.
#6: /ʊ/
TongueThe back of the tongue lifts towards the back of the roof of the mouth.
LipsThe lips flare.
Vocal ChordsThe vocal cords vibrate.

Try this Exciting 'lafoe' Tongue Twister Challenge

Lafoe loved to laugh and leap about, Flapping his arms, without a doubt. From morning till night, he'd sing and skip, Making everyone crack up and flip. But one day, Lafoe had a great plan, To make his friends laugh, as only he can. He tied himself to a trampoline high, And bounced up and down, reaching the sky! But oh dear, oh my, what a sight to see, Lafoe bounced so high, he flew over a tree. He landed on a cow, who went "moo!", And Lafoe landed in a pile of goo. But did that stop Lafoe? Oh no, no way! He wiped off the goo and continued to play. He tried twirling and swirling, jumping so high, All his friends couldn't help but laugh and cry. So if you see Lafoe, give him a cheer, For he'll bring you laughter, joy, and cheer. With his silly pranks and contagious glee, Lafoe is the laughter, that sets us all free!

Learn American English With Today's Idiom


Straight from the horse's mouth


Learn American English With Today's Quote

Romantic love allows you to focus mating energy. Attachment sustains that relationship as long as necessary to raise your baby.

Helen Fisher

roʊˈmæntɪk lʌv əˈlaʊz ju tu ˈfoʊkəs ˈmeɪtɪŋ ˈɛnərʤi əˈtæʧmənt səˈsteɪnz ðæt riˈleɪʃənˌʃɪp æz lɔŋ æz ˈnɛsəˌsɛri tu reɪz jʊər ˈbeɪbi




What is your number one question about American English pronunciation?


This page is also available in other languages:

10 American English Words Similar to 'lafoe'

lafleche
lafler
lafleur
laflin
lafollette
lafon
lafontaine
lafontant
laforce
laforest

Continue Learning American English with our Collection of Phonetic Crosswords Books