how to pronounce lateness

/ˈlɛɪtnəs/

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lateness is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of lateness in a speech by a native speaker of american english:

“… do you think my lateness is genetic i …”

meanings of lateness

noun:

The property of being late.

lateness frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word lateness occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.