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Cómo se dice y pronuncia «latke (tortita de patata)» en English — Latke/2-syl/
/ˈlɑːt.kə/
Del yidis *latke* (לאטקע), from Ukrainian/Russian *оладка* (small pancake). Tradicional Hanukkah food.
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LAT
- ke
ˈlɑːt.kə — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Latke?
Latke is pronounced /ˈlɑːt.kə/ — "LAT-ke" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Latke?
Latke has 2 syllables: LAT-ke. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Latke?
The first syllable — "LAT" — carries primary stress: /ˈlɑːt.kə/.
Where does the word Latke come from?
Latke is a Yiddish loanword — From Yiddish *latke* (לאטקע), from Ukrainian/Russian *оладка* (small pancake). Traditional Hanukkah food..
Is Latke pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Latke is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Latke?
Break the word into 2 syllables and exaggerate each: LAT—KE. Stress the first syllable loudly.