To pronounce "lately", say LAT-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪt.li/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈleɪt.li/
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"lately" has 2 syllables: lat-ely. It rhymes with stately and innately, if that helps it stick.
adverb
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"Lately" has 2 syllables: lat · ely.
The IPA transcription of "lately" is /ˈleɪt.li/.
Lately: Recently; not long ago; of late.
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