How to pronounce lates
Say it like LAY-teez. Lates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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US American/ˈleɪtiz/LAY-teez
UK British/leɪts/LAYTS
- LAY
- teez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lates 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.
- teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lates
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAYTS.
What does lates mean?
noun
- Any of various large fish of genus Lates, especially the Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and the barramundi (Lates calcarifer).
- plural of late How to pronounce late
Words that rhyme with lates
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Questions about saying lates
How do you pronounce lates?
Say LAY-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪtiz/. In British English it is /leɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lates?
Lates has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · teez.
Is lates pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /leɪts/ (LAYTS).