How to pronounce lote
Say it like LOHT. Lote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LOHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lote pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lote
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LOHT.
What does lote mean?
- A large tree, of species Celtis australis (European nettle tree), found in the south of Europe, with a hard wood and cherry-like fruit.
Words that rhyme with lote
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lote.
Questions about saying lote
How do you pronounce lote?
Say LOHT. The American pronunciation is /loʊt/. In British English it is /ləʊt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lote?
Lote is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LOHT.
Is lote pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ləʊt/ (LOHT).