How to Pronounce "late"
word
/ˈɫeɪt/
LAYT
/lˈeɪt/
LAYT
Definition
Happening after the expected or usual time; not on time.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫeɪt/
British English
/lˈeɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYT
UK
LAYT
Listen in Context
He was late for school today.
I don’t want to be late for the meeting.
The train arrived late yesterday.
Sorry I'm late, the traffic was awful.