How to pronounce latticework
Say it like LAT-uh-swurk. Latticework has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT).
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- LAT
- uh
- swurk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latticework 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.
- swurkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of latticework
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAT-uh-swurk.
What does latticework mean?
- A lattice or lattice-like structure; interlacing laths or strips.
Where does latticework come from?
From lattice + -work.
Questions about saying latticework
How do you pronounce latticework?
Say LAT-uh-swurk. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætəˌswɝk/. In British English it is /ˈlætəˌswɜːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latticework?
Latticework has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT). Broken into parts: LAT · uh · swurk.
Is latticework pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlætəˌswɜːk/ (LAT-uh-swurk).