How do you pronounce "latex"?

In American English: /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ (LAY-tehks). In British English: /lˈeɪtˌɛks/ (L-ayt). In Canadian English: /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ (LAY-tehks). In Australian English: /lˈeɪtɛks/ (L-ayt).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈleɪˌtɛks/ (LAY-tehks), while in British English it's /lˈeɪtˌɛks/ (L-ayt).

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latex

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/ˈleɪˌtɛks/

LAY-tehks

Syllable Breakdown

leɪla·tɛkstex

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