Pronunciation guide
How to pronounce latte
LAH-tay - two syllables, stress on the 1st
US/ˈlɑ.teɪ/
lɑteɪ
UK/ˈlɑː.teɪ/
lɑːteɪ
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Common mistake
Not 'LAT-ee' or 'LAY-tee'; it is 'LAH-tay'.
What “latte” means
A drink of coffee made from espresso and steamed milk, generally topped with foam.
A similar drink, where the espresso is replaced with some other flavoring ingredient such as chai, maté or matcha (green tea).
In a sentence
- I ordered a vanilla latte to start the morning, topped with a generous foam cap.
- A chai latte can be a comforting alternative on chilly days.
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