How to pronounce lateen
Say it like la-TEEN. Lateen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN).
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- la
- TEEN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lateen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- laKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TEENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lateen
American and British speakers say lateen in essentially the same way: /læˈtin/ in the US and /ləˈtiːn/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-TEEN.
What does lateen mean?
- A triangular fore-and-aft sail set on a boom in such way that the tack is attached to the hull of the vessel and the free end of the boom lifts the sail.
Where does lateen come from?
From French latine (“Latin”).
Words that rhyme with lateen
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lateen.
Questions about saying lateen
How do you pronounce lateen?
Say la-TEEN. The American pronunciation is /læˈtin/. In British English it is /ləˈtiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lateen?
Lateen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEEN). Broken into parts: la · TEEN.
Do Americans and Brits say lateen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læˈtin/ and the British form is /ləˈtiːn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.