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How to pronounce lack
Say it like this: /læk/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
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What does lack mean?
nounA deficiency or need (of something desirable or necessary); an absence, want, dearth.
“It is a question of money, or lack of same.”
A defect or failing; moral or spiritual degeneracy.
verbTo be without, not to have, to need, to require.
“My life lacks excitement.”
To be short (of or for something).
“He'll never lack for company while he's got all that money.”
To be in want.
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