How to pronounce yataghan
Say it like YAT-uh-gan. Yataghan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAT).
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US American/ˈjætəɡæn/YAT-uh-gan
UK British/ˈjætəɡæn/YAT-uh-gan
- YAT
- uh
- gan
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yataghan pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ganKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of yataghan
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: YAT-uh-gan.
What does yataghan mean?
noun
- A type of sword used in Muslim countries from the mid-16th to late 19th centuries.
Questions about saying yataghan
How do you pronounce yataghan?
Say YAT-uh-gan. The American pronunciation is /ˈjætəɡæn/. In British English it is /ˈjætəɡæn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yataghan?
Yataghan has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YAT). Broken into parts: YAT · uh · gan.
Is yataghan pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈjætəɡæn/ (YAT-uh-gan).