How to pronounce latitude
Say it like LAT-uh-tood. Latitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce latitude. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- LAT
- uh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latitude pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toodGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of latitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAT-ih-tyood.
What does latitude mean?
- the angular distance between an imaginary line around a heavenly body parallel to its equator and the equator itself
- freedom from normal restraints in conduct“the new freedom in movies and novels”“allowed his children considerable latitude in how they spent their money”
- an imaginary line around the Earth parallel to the equator
Where does latitude come from?
Borrowed into Middle English from Old French latitude, from Latin lātitūdō (“breadth, width, latitude”), from lātus (“broad, wide”), from older stlātus.
Words that rhyme with latitude
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of latitude.
Questions about saying latitude
How do you pronounce latitude?
Say LAT-uh-tood. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætəˌtud/. In British English it is /ˈlætɪˌtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latitude?
Latitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT). Broken into parts: LAT · uh · tood.
Is latitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈlætɪˌtjuːd/ (LAT-ih-tyood).