Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce liaison
lee-AY-zon - three syllables, stress in the middle; 'LEE-uh-zon' is also common
US/liˈeɪˌzɑn/
lieɪzɑn
UK/liˈeɪˌzɒ/
lieɪzɒ
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Common mistake
Keep the first 'i' as its own sound - 'lee-AY-zon', not 'LAY-zon'.
What “liaison” means
Communication or cooperation between people or organisations; a person who acts as a go-between.
A sexual relationship, especially a secret one; (cooking) a thickening for sauces, usually based on egg yolks.
In a sentence
- A community liaison helps two groups coordinate their efforts.
- She works as a liaison between the school and the families.
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