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How to pronounce “lai”

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Pronunciation guide for lai

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of lai with real speech in context.
Available examples
5 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Courage, the Most Important VirtueNor does Jimmy Lai,
Definition summary
(historical) A mostly North European medieval form of lyrical, narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets that often deals with tales of adventure and romance, with stanzas that do not repeat.

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How to pronounce lai

Courage, the Most Important Virtue

Nor does Jimmy Lai,

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “lai”

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • (historical) A mostly North European medieval form of lyrical, narrative poem written in octosyllabic couplets that often deals with tales of adventure and romance, with stanzas that do not repeat.
  • [Adjective]
  • black
  • (figurative) poor, miserable, unfortunate
  • (figurative) wicked, bad
  • [Adverb]
  • (Austria, Tyrol) only, just

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