How to pronounce latecomer
Say it like LAYT-kuhm-er. Latecomer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYT).
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- LAYT
- kuhm
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latecomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- kuhmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of latecomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LAYT-kuhm-uh.
What does latecomer mean?
- One who has arrived comparatively recently.“The old families in the neighborhood look down on him as a latecomer, his family only arrived in the 18th century, too nouveau for them.”
- One who arrived late.“At the party the host made a point of greeting all the latecomers he missed in the first pass.”
Where does latecomer come from?
From late + comer.
Questions about saying latecomer
How do you pronounce latecomer?
Say LAYT-kuhm-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪtˌkʌmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈleɪtˌkʌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latecomer?
Latecomer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAYT). Broken into parts: LAYT · kuhm · er.
Is latecomer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈleɪtˌkʌmə/ (LAYT-kuhm-uh).