How to pronounce “laughed”
To pronounce the word “laughed,” follow these steps:
- Start by making the “l” sound, similar to the sound in words like “love” or “like.”
- Transition smoothly to the short “a” sound, as in “cat” or “pat.”
- Follow it with the voiced “f” sound, by placing your top teeth lightly on your bottom lip and exhaling air slightly. This sound is found in words like “off” or “of.”
- Conclude with the short “d” sound, produced by placing the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth, right behind your top teeth.
Overall, the phonetic pronunciation of “laughed” is /læft/.