The word "late" is pronounced as /leɪt/ in both British and American English. It consists of three sounds: the "l" sound as in "look," the long "a" sound like "day," and the "t" sound as in "town".
To pronounce "late":
- Start with the tongue at the front of the mouth near the top teeth for the "l" sound.
- Then produce the long "a" vowel sound as in "day."
- End with a clear "t" sound.
This pronunciation is consistent with standard English dictionaries and pronunciation guides.
