English pronunciation · Words Starting with L
Latest Pronunciation
Latest is pronounced LAY-tuhst, IPA /ˈleɪtəst/.
LAY-tuhst
US /ˈleɪtəst/ · UK /ˈleɪtəst/
Syllables: LAY · tuhst (2 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective and noun: The most recent, or the last one up to now.
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Latest in a Sentence
- The latest figures came out this morning.
- Have you heard the latest?
- At the latest she will be here by six.
Common Mispronunciations of Latest
Not LA-tist
Keep that first vowel long, as in late.
Not lay-TEST
The ending is a weak tuhst, and the front beat holds the volume.
Tip: The latest news is the most recent lot. The last news would be the final lot.
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