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Littoinen (prononciation)

English translation: Littoinen

14:00 Aug 2, 2005
Finnish to English translations [Non-PRO]
Geography
Finnish term or phrase: Littoinen (prononciation)
Littoinen -
In Latvian all names of foreign geographical locations are transcribed, unfortunately I don't know how to pronounce this. Will be grateful for any help
Austra Muizniece
Latvia
Local time: 09:35
English translation:Littoinen
Explanation:
Accent on first syllable, short i (as in tip). Tongue is held against alveolar ridge for a fraction longer to convey the tt sound. Do not separate tt sound into two t sounds. Remaining syllables are spoken evenly.

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Desmond O'Rourke
United States
Local time: 02:35
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Littoinen


Explanation:
Accent on first syllable, short i (as in tip). Tongue is held against alveolar ridge for a fraction longer to convey the tt sound. Do not separate tt sound into two t sounds. Remaining syllables are spoken evenly.

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Desmond O'Rourke
United States
Local time: 02:35
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 3

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