To pronounce "lateness", say LAT-en-ess — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪt.nəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈleɪt.nəs/
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"lateness" has 3 syllables: lat-en-ess. It rhymes with greatness and straitness, if that helps it stick.
noun
“His chronic lateness will cost him a promotion if not his job.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Lateness" has 3 syllables: lat · en · ess.
The IPA transcription of "lateness" is /ˈleɪt.nəs/.
Lateness: The property of being late.
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