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la

The correct spelling is la.

How to pronounce la

/lɑː/
noun

IPA: /lɑː/

Say it like: La

The correct spelling is la. A syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale. For example: ""La la la la, I can't hear you!" Jimmy said, sticking his fingers in his ears."

Usage Examples

"La la la la, I can't hear you!" Jimmy said, sticking his fingers in his ears.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A syllable used in solfège to represent the sixth note of a major scale.
  2. 2.Lad, lid

interjection

  1. 1.Represents the sound of music or singing.
  2. 2.Used to introduce a statement with emphatic or intensive effect.
  3. 3.Expressing surprise, anger. etc.

adjective

  1. 1.Prefixed to the name of a woman, with ironic effect (as though an opera prima donna).

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