How to pronounce lateener
Say it like la-TEE-nuh. Lateener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- la
- TEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lateener 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.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lateener
American and British speakers say lateener in essentially the same way: /læˈtinə/ in the US and /læˈtiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: la-TEE-nuh.
What does lateener mean?
- A ship with a lateen rig.
Where does lateener come from?
From lateen + -er.
Words that rhyme with lateener
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lateener.
Questions about saying lateener
How do you pronounce lateener?
Say la-TEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /læˈtinə/. In British English it is /læˈtiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lateener?
Lateener has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: la · TEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say lateener the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /læˈtinə/ and the British form is /læˈtiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.