How to Pronounce "lateness"
word
ˈɫeɪtnəs
LAYT-nuhs
lˈeɪtnəs
LAYT-nuhs
Definition
Lateness is the state or quality of being late or not arriving on time. It can refer to people, events, or things that do not happen at the expected or planned time.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫeɪtnəs
British English
lˈeɪtnəs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAYT-nuhs
UK
LAYT-nuhs
Listen in Context
His lateness made everyone wait.
I apologize for my lateness to the meeting.
Lateness can cause problems at work.
Sorry for the lateness—the traffic was terrible this morning.