How to pronounce Lesotho
Say it like luh-SOH-toh. Lesotho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH).
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- luh
- SOH
- toh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lesotho 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Lesotho
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lih-SOO-tuu.
What does Lesotho mean?
- A country in Southern Africa. Official name: Kingdom of Lesotho. Capital: Maseru.
Where does Lesotho come from?
From Sotho Lesotho (“Land of the Basotho (Sotho people)”).
Words that rhyme with Lesotho
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lesotho.
Questions about saying Lesotho
How do you pronounce Lesotho?
Say luh-SOH-toh. The American pronunciation is /ləˈsoʊtoʊ/. In British English it is /lɪˈsuːtʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lesotho?
Lesotho has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SOH). Broken into parts: luh · SOH · toh.
Is Lesotho pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /lɪˈsuːtʊ/ (lih-SOO-tuu).