How to pronounce lattice
Say it like LAT-us. Lattice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT).
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- LAT
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lattice 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lattice
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAT-is.
What does lattice mean?
- A flat panel constructed with widely-spaced crossed thin strips of wood or other material, commonly used as a garden trellis.
- A bearing with vertical and horizontal bands that cross each other.
- A regular spacing or arrangement of geometric points, often decorated with a motif.
- To make a lattice of.“to lattice timbers”
- To close, as an opening, with latticework; to furnish with a lattice.“to lattice a window”
Where does lattice come from?
From Middle English latis, from Middle French lattis (“lathing”), from Old French lattis, from latte (“a lath”), from Frankish *lattu (“a lath”), from Proto-Germanic *laþô (“board; plank; ledge”), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)latn-, *(s)lat- (“beam; log”).
Words that rhyme with lattice
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lattice.
Questions about saying lattice
How do you pronounce lattice?
Say LAT-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætəs/. In British English it is /ˈlætɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lattice?
Lattice has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT). Broken into parts: LAT · us.
Is lattice pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈlætɪs/ (LAT-is).