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How to pronounce swiatek

swiatek
/sviːˈɑːtek/
3 syllables, stress on the second

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The w is silent here.

Swiatek, sound by sound

/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/v/as in veryUpper teeth on the lower lip, with voice. Do not round the lips.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/e/as in bedA short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce swiatek?

Swiatek is pronounced /sviːˈɑːtek/ in American English.

How many syllables are in swiatek?

Swiatek has 3 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in swiatek?

The second syllable: /sviːˈɑːtek/.

Is there a silent or unusual letter in swiatek?

The w is silent here.

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