How to pronounce lathi
Say it like luh-TEE. Lathi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- luh
- TEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lathi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lathi
American and British speakers say lathi in essentially the same way: /lʌˈti/ in the US and /lʌˈtiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: luh-TEE.
What does lathi mean?
- A heavy stick or club, usually used by policemen.
- A martial art based on stick fighting originally practiced in India.“Lathi shares its basic principles with other martial arts.”
Words that rhyme with lathi
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lathi.
Questions about saying lathi
How do you pronounce lathi?
Say luh-TEE. The American pronunciation is /lʌˈti/. In British English it is /lʌˈtiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lathi?
Lathi has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: luh · TEE.
Do Americans and Brits say lathi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lʌˈti/ and the British form is /lʌˈtiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.