how to pronounce ласка

/ˈɫaskə/

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ласка is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of ласка in a speech by a native speaker of standard russian:

“… норма активно и ласка и тепло судя по …”

meanings of ласка

noun:

Caress, endearment.
Weasel (mammal, Mustela nivalis).
Petting.

ласка frequency in russian - C2+ level of CEFR

the word ласка occurs in russian on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.