How To Pronounce Latest
latest
In British English, latest is pronounced /ˈleɪ.tɪst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈleɪ.tɪst̚]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈleɪ.t̯ɪst/.
Latest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Latest has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Latest
Questions About Latest
How do you pronounce latest in British English?
In British English, latest is pronounced /ˈleɪ.tɪst/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈleɪ.tɪst̚].
How do you pronounce latest in American English?
In American English, latest is pronounced /ˈleɪ.t̯ɪst/.
How many syllables are in latest?
Latest has two syllables, /leɪ/ + /tɪst/.
Where is the stress in latest?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /leɪ/.
Do British and American English pronounce latest the same way?
No. British English has /ˈleɪ.tɪst/ and American English has /ˈleɪ.t̯ɪst/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
Nearby Words
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