How to pronounce lathes
Say it like LAYTHZ. Lathes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LAYTHZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lathes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYTHZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lathes
American and British speakers say lathes in essentially the same way: /leɪðz/ in the US and /leɪðz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAYTHZ.
What does lathes mean?
- plural of lathe How to pronounce lathe
- third-person singular simple present indicative of lathe How to pronounce lathe
Questions about saying lathes
How do you pronounce lathes?
Say LAYTHZ. The American pronunciation is /leɪðz/. In British English it is /leɪðz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lathes?
Lathes is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAYTHZ.
Do Americans and Brits say lathes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /leɪðz/ and the British form is /leɪðz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.