How to Pronounce Latitude

To pronounce "latitude", say LAT-it-ud-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “latitude”

"latitude" has 4 syllables: lat-it-ud-e. It rhymes with shrewd and crude, if that helps it stick.

What does latitude mean?

noun

  1. The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.
  2. An imaginary line (in fact a circumference) around a planet running parallel to the planet's equator.

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Words that rhyme with latitude

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shrewdcrudesubduedfortitudelewdbroodeludeaptitudeprecludeineptitudeexudeallude

Related words

parallelequatorhemispherelongitudemarginleveragelatambit

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "latitude"?▾

"Latitude" has 4 syllables: lat · it · ud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "latitude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "latitude" is /ˈlæt.ɪ.tjuːd/.

What does "latitude" mean?▾

Latitude: The angular distance north or south from a planet's equator, measured along the meridian of that particular point.

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