How to pronounce latte
Say it like LAH-tay. Latte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
- LAH
- tay
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: Two syllables: 'LAH-tay'. The final e is spoken.
Latte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of latte
American and British speakers say latte in essentially the same way: /ˈlɑˌteɪ/ in the US and /ˈlɑːteɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAH-tay.
What does latte mean?
- A drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.
- A similar drink, where the espresso is replaced with some other flavoring ingredient such as chai, maté or matcha (green tea).“matcha latte”
- Affluent leftism.“latte liberal”
- A pillar capped by a hemispherical stone capital with the flat side facing up, used as building supports by the ancient Chamorro people and now used as a sign of Chamorro identity.
Where does latte come from?
Ellipsis of caffè latte, from Italian caffellatte, ultimately from Latin lac, lactis.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- caffe latte
Questions about saying latte
How do you pronounce latte?
Say LAH-tay. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑˌteɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlɑːteɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latte?
Latte has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · tay.
Do Americans and Brits say latte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɑˌteɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlɑːteɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.