lilac
LAI-LAK
lailak
/ˈlaɪˌlæk/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “lilac” is spelled “lailak”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | ai | l | a | k |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /aɪ/ | /l/ | /æ/ | /k/ |
English writes “lilac” with
5 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“lailak” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “lilac”
backjackblackattacktrackpackcrackmaczacklack
“lilac” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “lilac”?
“lilac” is pronounced LAI-LAK — IPA /ˈlaɪˌlæk/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “lailak”.
How many syllables are in “lilac”?
“lilac” has 2 syllables: LAI-LAK (the capitalized syllable is stressed).