How to pronounce loti
Say it like LOH-ty. Loti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH).
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- LOH
- ty
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Loti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of loti
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LOH-ty.
What does loti mean?
- plural of lotus How to pronounce lotus
- The basic monetary unit of the currency of the Kingdom of Lesotho, introduced in 1980 to replace the South African rand as legal tender.
- A coin or banknote betokening a value in (ma)loti.
Where does loti come from?
From the Latin lōtī, the nominative plural form of lōtus (“Egyptian lotus flower”, “date-plum”).
Words that rhyme with loti
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of loti.
Questions about saying loti
How do you pronounce loti?
Say LOH-ty. The American pronunciation is /ˈloʊtaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈləʊtaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in loti?
Loti has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOH). Broken into parts: LOH · ty.
Is loti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈləʊtaɪ/ (LOH-ty).