How to Pronounce “latte”

American (US)

/ˈlɑːteɪ/

British (UK)

/ˈlæteɪ/

noun — A drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.

Where the stress falls. “latte” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈlɑːteɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

What does "latte" mean?

latte (noun): A drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.

How do you pronounce "latte" in American vs British English?

American English: /ˈlɑːteɪ/. British English: /ˈlæteɪ/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.

What is the IPA transcription of "latte"?

/ˈlɑːteɪ/ in American English, /ˈlæteɪ/ in British English.

Which syllable is stressed in "latte"?

“latte” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ˈlɑːteɪ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.

Double Consonants — Dinner vs Diner, Letter, Pizza and the Doubling Rule

Why English doubles consonants: the short-vowel signal of dinner and letter, the pairs where doubling changes the word, and the real doubled sounds of pizza and latte.