How to pronounce Lithuania
Say it like lith-uh-WAY-nee-uh. Lithuania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY).
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- lith
- uh
- WAY
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithuania pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep 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 Lithuania
American and British speakers say Lithuania in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniə/ in the US and /ˌlɪθjuˈeɪniə/ in the UK.
British respelling: lith-yoo-AY-nee-uh.
What does Lithuania mean?
- A country in northeastern Europe. Official name: Republic of Lithuania. Capital: Vilnius.
Where does Lithuania come from?
It has been speculated that the name comes from the rivulet Lietauka, although archeological evidence does not corroborate this hypothesis.
Words that rhyme with Lithuania
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lithuania.
Questions about saying Lithuania
How do you pronounce Lithuania?
Say lith-uh-WAY-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniə/. In British English it is /ˌlɪθjuˈeɪniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lithuania?
Lithuania has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY). Broken into parts: lith · uh · WAY · nee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say Lithuania the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniə/ and the British form is /ˌlɪθjuˈeɪniə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.