How do you pronounce "latent"?

In American English: /ˈleɪtənt/ (LAYT-uhnt). In British English: /lˈeɪtənt/ (L-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪtənt/ (LAYT-uhnt). In Australian English: /lˈeɪtənt/ (L-ayt).

Is "latent" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪtənt/ (LAYT-uhnt), while in British English it's /lˈeɪtənt/ (L-ayt).

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latent

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/ˈleɪtənt/

LAYT-uhnt

Syllable Breakdown

leɪtla·ənttent

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