How to Pronounce Lat

To pronounce "lat", say LAT — one syllable, IPA /lɑːt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/lɑːt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “lat”

"lat" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: lot, lotte, lott — easy to mix up when writing.

What does lat mean?

noun

  1. A staff, particularly one of an Indian kind.
  2. A monumental pillar, particularly the Buddhist columns erected in East India.

Words that rhyme with lat

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

pulatitudepulldownleewayflexibilitydiscretionterlazy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lat"?▾

"Lat" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "lat"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lat" is /lɑːt/.

What does "lat" mean?▾

Lat: A staff, particularly one of an Indian kind.

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