How to pronounce Liechtenstein
Say it like LIK-tun-styne. Liechtenstein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK).
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- LIK
- tun
- styne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Liechtenstein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- styneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Liechtenstein
American and British speakers say Liechtenstein in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪktənstaɪn/ in the US and /ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIK-tun-styne.
What does Liechtenstein mean?
- A microstate in Central Europe. Official name: Principality of Liechtenstein. Capital: Vaduz.
Where does Liechtenstein come from?
Borrowed from German Liechtenstein, from liecht, an obsolete variant of licht (“light, bright”), + Stein (“stone”), literally meaning “bright stone”.
Questions about saying Liechtenstein
How do you pronounce Liechtenstein?
Say LIK-tun-styne. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪktənstaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Liechtenstein?
Liechtenstein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIK). Broken into parts: LIK · tun · styne.
Do Americans and Brits say Liechtenstein the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪktənstaɪn/ and the British form is /ˈlɪktənˌstaɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.