How to pronounce Latvia
Say it like LAT-vee-uh. Latvia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT).
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- LAT
- vee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Latvia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- veeKeep this part quick and light. 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 Latvia
American and British speakers say Latvia in essentially the same way: /ˈlætviə/ in the US and /ˈlætviə/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAT-vee-uh.
What does Latvia mean?
- A country in northeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Latvia. Capital: Riga.
Where does Latvia come from?
Borrowed from Latvian Latvija.
Questions about saying Latvia
How do you pronounce Latvia?
Say LAT-vee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætviə/. In British English it is /ˈlætviə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Latvia?
Latvia has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT). Broken into parts: LAT · vee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Latvia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlætviə/ and the British form is /ˈlætviə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.