laughter

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈlɑːftə/, SAMPA: /"lA:ft@/
• (US) enPR: lăfʹtər, IPA ^(key): /ˈlæftɚ/, SAMPA: /"l{ft@`/

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Noun

Singular laughter

Plural none

1. (uncountable) The sound of laughing.

   Laughter filled the classroom when the teacher accidently spilled her coffee.

   Much laughter followed the joke.