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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