How to pronounce Lanka
Say it like LANG-kuh. Lanka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG).
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- LANG
- kuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lanka pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lanka
American and British speakers say Lanka in essentially the same way: /ˈlæŋkə/ in the US and /ˈlæŋkə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LANG-kuh.
What does Lanka mean?
- The island city of Ravana in the ancient Indian epic Ramayana.
Questions about saying Lanka
How do you pronounce Lanka?
Say LANG-kuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæŋkə/. In British English it is /ˈlæŋkə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lanka?
Lanka has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LANG). Broken into parts: LANG · kuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Lanka the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæŋkə/ and the British form is /ˈlæŋkə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.