How to pronounce Lithuanian
Say it like lith-uh-WAY-nee-un. Lithuanian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY).
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- lith
- uh
- WAY
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithuanian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Lithuanian
American and British speakers say Lithuanian in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/ in the US and /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lith-uh-WAY-nee-un.
What does Lithuanian mean?
- a native or inhabitant of Lithuania
- the official language of Lithuania; belongs to the Baltic branch of Indo-European
- of or relating to or characteristic of Lithuania or its people or language
Words that rhyme with Lithuanian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Lithuanian.
Questions about saying Lithuanian
How do you pronounce Lithuanian?
Say lith-uh-WAY-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lithuanian?
Lithuanian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (WAY). Broken into parts: lith · uh · WAY · nee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Lithuanian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/ and the British form is /ˌlɪθəˈweɪniən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.