how to pronounce latex

/la.tɛks/

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latex is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of latex in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… la lausannoise inca latex aventador vous …”

meanings of latex

noun:

Latex (emulsion of rubber in water).
Latex (milky sap of trees).

latex frequency in french - C2+ level of CEFR

the word latex occurs in french on average 2.3 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.