How to pronounce latakia
Say it like lat-uh-KEE-uh. Latakia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE).
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- lat
- uh
- KEE
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latakia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- latGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of latakia
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lat-uh-KEE-uh.
What does latakia mean?
- A type of pungent Turkish tobacco.
Words that rhyme with latakia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of latakia.
Questions about saying latakia
How do you pronounce latakia?
Say lat-uh-KEE-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlætəˈkiə/. In British English it is /lætəˈkiːə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latakia?
Latakia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEE). Broken into parts: lat · uh · KEE · uh.
Is latakia 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 /lætəˈkiːə/ (lat-uh-KEE-uh).