How to Pronounce "lack"
word
/ˈɫæk/
lak
/lˈæk/
lak
Definition
A lack is not having enough of something, or the absence of it. As a verb, to lack means to not have something that is needed or expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫæk/
British English
/lˈæk/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
lak
UK
lak
Listen in Context
Many plants die from a lack of water.
He lacks experience in this job.
The room lacks a window.
What the plan lacks is a clear deadline.