How to pronounce Baltic
Say it like BAWL-tik. Baltic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Baltic. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- BAWL
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Baltic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Baltic
American and British speakers say Baltic in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔltɪk/ in the US and /ˈbɔːltɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWL-tik.
What does Baltic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the Baltic region or the Baltic Sea.
- Of or pertaining to any of the Baltic languages.
- Of or pertaining to the Balts (the Baltic peoples).
Questions about saying Baltic
How do you pronounce Baltic?
Say BAWL-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔltɪk/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːltɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Baltic?
Baltic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWL). Broken into parts: BAWL · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say Baltic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔltɪk/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːltɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.