Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce laughter
LAF-ter (US) or LAHF-tuh (UK); the '-augh-' sounds like 'af'
US/ˈlæftɚ/
læftɚ
UK/ˈlaftə/
laftə
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What “laughter” means
The sound of laughing, produced by air so expelled; any similar sound.
In a sentence
- Their loud laughter betrayed their presence in the quiet library.
- A good-natured laughter can ease tense moments and bring people together.
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