How to pronounce zloty
Say it like ZLOT-ee. Zloty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZLOT).
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- ZLOT
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zloty pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZLOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of zloty
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ZLOT-ee.
What does zloty mean?
- The currency unit of Poland, divided into 100 groszy.
Where does zloty come from?
Borrowed from Polish złoty.
Words that rhyme with zloty
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of zloty.
Questions about saying zloty
How do you pronounce zloty?
Say ZLOT-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈzlɑti/. In British English it is /ˈzlɒti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zloty?
Zloty has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZLOT). Broken into parts: ZLOT · ee.
Is zloty pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈzlɒti/ (ZLOT-ee).