How to pronounce Almaty
Say it like ah-MAH-tee. Almaty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH).
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US American/ˌɑˈmɑˌti/ah-MAH-tee
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- ah
- MAH
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Almaty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- MAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- teeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does Almaty mean?
proper noun
- The largest city in and former (until 1998) capital of Kazakhstan, formerly known as Alma-Ata.
- A region of Kazakhstan. Capital: Qonayev.
Words that rhyme with Almaty
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Questions about saying Almaty
How do you pronounce Almaty?
Say ah-MAH-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɑˈmɑˌti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Almaty?
Almaty has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAH). Broken into parts: ah · MAH · tee.