How to pronounce Lothian
Say it like LAH-thee-un. Lothian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH).
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- LAH
- thee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lothian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- theeKeep 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 Lothian
American and British speakers say Lothian in essentially the same way: /ˈlɑθiən/ in the US and /ˈləʊðiən/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOH-thee-un.
What does Lothian mean?
- An area and former region of Scotland, including Edinburgh.
Where does Lothian come from?
According to A. D. Mills, in A Dictionary of British Place Names, named after "one Leudonus".
Questions about saying Lothian
How do you pronounce Lothian?
Say LAH-thee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑθiən/. In British English it is /ˈləʊðiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Lothian?
Lothian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAH). Broken into parts: LAH · thee · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Lothian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɑθiən/ and the British form is /ˈləʊðiən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.