How to Pronounce "laterally"
word
ˈɫætɝəˌɫi
LAT-er-uh-lee
lˈætəɹəli
LAT-uh-ruh-lee
Definition
In a sideways manner or direction; moving or extending to the side instead of up, down, forward, or backward.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫætɝəˌɫi
British English
lˈætəɹəli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAT-er-uh-lee
UK
LAT-uh-ruh-lee
Listen in Context
The insect moved laterally across the leaf.
Slide the chair laterally to make more space.
His eyes shifted laterally to see who entered.
Scientists observed that the fish can swim laterally to avoid predators.