To pronounce "latke", say LATK-e — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈlɑːt.ki/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈlɑːt.ki/
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"latke" has 2 syllables: latk-e. It rhymes with flat and cat, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Her favorite Chanukah memories were of eating latkes and sour cream while her mother gossiped with the aunts and cousins.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Latke" has 2 syllables: latk · e.
The IPA transcription of "latke" is /ˈlɑːt.ki/.
Latke: A pancake fried in oil, usually made from potatoes and sometimes also onions, traditionally served on Hanukkah.
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