How To Pronounce Latte
latte
In British English, latte is pronounced /ˈlæt.eɪ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlæt.eɪ]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈlɑːˌteɪ/.
Latte 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
Latte 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.
Questions About Latte
How do you pronounce latte in British English?
In British English, latte is pronounced /ˈlæt.eɪ/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈlæt.eɪ].
How do you pronounce latte in American English?
In American English, latte is pronounced /ˈlɑːˌteɪ/.
How many syllables are in latte?
Latte has two syllables, /læt/ + /eɪ/.
Where is the stress in latte?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /læt/.
Do British and American English pronounce latte the same way?
No. British English has /ˈlæt.eɪ/ and American English has /ˈlɑːˌteɪ/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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