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How to pronounce sri lanka

sri lanka
/ʃriː ˈlæŋkə/

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Sri lanka, sound by sound

/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.
/æ/as in catOpen the mouth wide, as for “ah”, but say “e”. Wider than in “bed”.
/ŋ/as in singA nasal sound made with the back of the tongue. No “g” at the end.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.

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Sri lanka is pronounced /ʃriː ˈlæŋkə/ in American English.

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