la-

Questions

What does la- mean?

Used in African-American female given names.

Where does la- come from?

It is traced to French.

How to pronounce la-

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “la-”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “la-”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “la-” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.