How to pronounce laters
Say it like LAY-terz. Laters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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US American/ˈleɪtɚz/LAY-terz
UK British/ˈleɪtəz/LAY-tuz
- LAY
- terz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laters 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.
- terzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of laters
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAY-tuz.
What does laters mean?
interjection
- See you later; an expression used at parting.
Questions about saying laters
How do you pronounce laters?
Say LAY-terz. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪtɚz/. In British English it is /ˈleɪtəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laters?
Laters has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · terz.
Is laters 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 /ˈleɪtəz/ (LAY-tuz).