How to pronounce lat
Say it like LAHT. Lat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lat pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lat
American and British speakers say lat in essentially the same way: /lɑt/ in the US and /lɑːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAHT.
Other ways to say lat
Lat also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LAT /læt/
What does lat mean?
- A staff, particularly one of an Indian kind.
- A monumental pillar, particularly the Buddhist columns erected in East India.
- A latrine: a rudimentary or military facility for urination and defecation.
- A coin or bill of either currency.
Words that rhyme with lat
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lat.
Words that sound like lat
Questions about saying lat
How do you pronounce lat?
Say LAHT. The American pronunciation is /lɑt/. In British English it is /lɑːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lat?
Lat is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAHT.
Do Americans and Brits say lat the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɑt/ and the British form is /lɑːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lat?
Lat sounds the same as lot, lotte in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.