How to pronounce Latina
Say it like lah-TEE-nuh. Latina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- lah
- TEE
- nuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latina pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Latina
American and British speakers say Latina in essentially the same way: /lɑˈtinə/ in the US and /læˈtiːnə/ in the UK.
British respelling: la-TEE-nuh.
What does Latina mean?
- A Latin American woman. (Compare Latino.)
- Of Latin American descent and female.
Words that rhyme with Latina
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Latina.
Questions about saying Latina
How do you pronounce Latina?
Say lah-TEE-nuh. The American pronunciation is /lɑˈtinə/. In British English it is /læˈtiːnə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Latina?
Latina has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: lah · TEE · nuh.
Do Americans and Brits say Latina the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɑˈtinə/ and the British form is /læˈtiːnə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.