How to Pronounce "get a laugh"
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫæf
GET-uh-LAF or GIT-uh-LAF
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈɑːf
get-uh-LAHF
Definition
To make someone laugh, often by saying or doing something funny.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫæf
British English
ɡˈɛt/ /æɪ/ /lˈɑːf
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GET-uh-LAF or GIT-uh-LAF
UK
get-uh-LAHF
Listen in Context
The clown tried to get a laugh from the children.
He told a joke to get a laugh.
Sometimes, even a silly face can get a laugh.
He’ll do anything to get a laugh, even at his own expense.