How to Pronounce "lathe"
word
ˈɫeɪð
LAYDH
lˈeɪð
LAYDH
Definition
A lathe is a machine used to shape wood, metal, or other materials by rotating the material against a cutting tool.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪð
British English
lˈeɪð
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYDH
UK
LAYDH
Listen in Context
The carpenter used a lathe to make table legs.
A lathe can shape both wood and metal.
He learned how to use a lathe in his workshop.
If you don’t set up the lathe correctly, your cuts might not be precise.