How to pronounce Tashkent
Say it like tash-KENT. Tashkent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KENT).
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- tash
- KENT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tashkent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tashGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KENTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Tashkent
American and British speakers say Tashkent in essentially the same way: /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ in the US and /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: tash-KENT.
What does Tashkent mean?
- The capital city of Uzbekistan.
- A region of Uzbekistan
Words that rhyme with Tashkent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Tashkent.
Questions about saying Tashkent
How do you pronounce Tashkent?
Say tash-KENT. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/. In British English it is /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Tashkent?
Tashkent has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KENT). Broken into parts: tash · KENT.
Do Americans and Brits say Tashkent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/ and the British form is /ˌtæʃˈkɛnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.