How to pronounce lechwe
Say it like LECH-way. Lechwe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LECH).
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- LECH
- way
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lechwe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LECHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- wayKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of lechwe
American and British speakers say lechwe in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛtʃweɪ/ in the US and /ˈlɛtʃweɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LECH-way.
What does lechwe mean?
- Kobus leche, an African antelope that inhabits marshy regions.
Questions about saying lechwe
How do you pronounce lechwe?
Say LECH-way. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛtʃweɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlɛtʃweɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lechwe?
Lechwe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LECH). Broken into parts: LECH · way.
Do Americans and Brits say lechwe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛtʃweɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlɛtʃweɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.