How to pronounce atlatl
Say it like AT-lat-ul. Atlatl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT).
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- AT
- lat
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Atlatl pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- latKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of atlatl
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: AT-lat-ul.
What does atlatl mean?
- A spearthrower consisting of a wooden stick with a thong or perpendicularly protruding hook on the rear end that grips a grove or socket on the butt of its accompanying spear (or dart), intended to steady the spear immediately prior to throwing, to increase its potential range when thrown, and to in
Where does atlatl come from?
Borrowed from Classical Nahuatl ahtlatl.
Questions about saying atlatl
How do you pronounce atlatl?
Say AT-lat-ul. The American pronunciation is /ˈætlætəl/. In British English it is /ˈætlætəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in atlatl?
Atlatl has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AT). Broken into parts: AT · lat · ul.
Is atlatl pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈætlætəl/ (AT-lat-ul).