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How to pronounce zlotys

Say it like ZLAW-teez. Zlotys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZLAW).

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US American/ˈzlɔtiz/ZLAW-teez
UK British/ˈzlɔːtiz/ZLAW-teez
  • ZLAW
  • teez
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Zlotys pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. ZLAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
  2. teezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.

American vs British pronunciation of zlotys

  • Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.

British respelling: ZLAW-teez.

What does zlotys mean?

noun
  1. plural of zloty How to pronounce zloty

Questions about saying zlotys

How do you pronounce zlotys?

Say ZLAW-teez. The American pronunciation is /ˈzlɔtiz/. In British English it is /ˈzlɔːtiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in zlotys?

Zlotys has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZLAW). Broken into parts: ZLAW · teez.

Is zlotys 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 /ˈzlɔːtiz/ (ZLAW-teez).

Pronunciation from CMUdict; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).