How to Pronounce Latex

To pronounce "latex", say LAT-ex — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈleɪtɛks/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈleɪtɛks/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “latex”

"latex" has 2 syllables: lat-ex. It rhymes with complex and hex, if that helps it stick.

What does latex mean?

noun

  1. A clear liquid believed to be a component of a humour or other bodily fluid (esp. plasma and lymph)
  2. The milky sap of several trees that coagulates on exposure to air; used to make rubber.

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Words that rhyme with latex

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complexhexvertexannexsexmultiplexvexperplexeffectsconvexnextsimplex

Related words

rubbercondomscaoutchoucpolyisopreneelastomergumemulsion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "latex"?▾

"Latex" has 2 syllables: lat · ex.

What is the IPA transcription of "latex"?▾

The IPA transcription of "latex" is /ˈleɪtɛks/.

What does "latex" mean?▾

Latex: A clear liquid believed to be a component of a humour or other bodily fluid (esp. plasma and lymph)

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