How to pronounce lats
Say it like LAHTS. Lats is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- LAHTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lats pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of lats
American and British speakers say lats in essentially the same way: /lɑts/ in the US and /lɑːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAHTS.
Other ways to say lats
Lats also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- LATS /læts/
What does lats mean?
- plural of lat: staves; pillars. How to pronounce lat
- Latrines: rudimentary or military facilities for urination and defecation.
- plural of lat: the former currency or money of Latvia. How to pronounce lat
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lats
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lats.
Words that sound like lats
- lots
- lot's
Questions about saying lats
How do you pronounce lats?
Say LAHTS. The American pronunciation is /lɑts/. In British English it is /lɑːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lats?
Lats is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LAHTS.
Do Americans and Brits say lats the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɑts/ and the British form is /lɑːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as lats?
Lats sounds the same as lots, lot's in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.