How to pronounce povitica
Say it like POH-vuh-teet-suh. Povitica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH).
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- POH
- vuh
- teet
- suh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Povitica pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- POHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of povitica
- 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: POH-vuh-teet-suh.
What does povitica mean?
- A Croatian potica.
Where does povitica come from?
Probably from Serbo-Croatian.
Questions about saying povitica
How do you pronounce povitica?
Say POH-vuh-teet-suh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpoʊvətitsə/. In British English it is /ˈpəʊvətitsə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in povitica?
Povitica has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (POH). Broken into parts: POH · vuh · teet · suh.
Is povitica 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 /ˈpəʊvətitsə/ (POH-vuh-teet-suh).