How to pronounce latke
Say it like LAHT-kee. Latke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHT).
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US American/ˈlɑtki/LAHT-kee
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- LAHT
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latke pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does latke mean?
noun
- A pancake fried in oil, usually made from potatoes and sometimes also onions, traditionally served on Hanukkah.“Her favorite Chanukah memories were of eating latkes and sour cream while her mother gossiped with the aunts and cousins.”
Questions about saying latke
How do you pronounce latke?
Say LAHT-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑtki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in latke?
Latke has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAHT). Broken into parts: LAHT · kee.