How to pronounce latency
Say it like LAY-tun-see. Latency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- tun
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latency pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of latency
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAY-tun-see.
What does latency mean?
- Concealment; the state of being latent; the state of being hidden.
- Dormancy; the state of being inactive.
- A delay, an interval between the initiation of something and the occurrence.“network latency”
Where does latency come from?
From latent + -ency.
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Questions about saying latency
How do you pronounce latency?
Say LAY-tun-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪtənsi/. In British English it is /ˈleɪtənsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latency?
Latency has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · tun · see.
Is latency pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈleɪtənsi/ (LAY-tun-see).