TPL Pronunciation Guide

Topaz75

I would like to begin with the word "Latakia". I've always pronounced it "LaTAHkia" and assumed that it was correct. However, it's come to my attention that Muttnchop Piper consistently says "LataKEEya". This led me to additional research, which further confounded the matter by introducing the pronunciation "LatakEYEya".

How do you say Latakia? So far, we have three experts with three diverse opinions.

JosiahWN

I'm with Muttnchop Piper and say "LataKEEya". That's how I've always said it and heard it said. But like you I've just made the assumption that it's correct and I'm not sure what the technical pronunciation is.

PappyJoe

lat·a·kia \ˌla-tə-ˈkē-ə

According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, that is.

NickBlackwell

I also pronounced it "LaTAHkia". But all the podcasters and videos I watch say "LataKEEya".

glohman

I've heard "lot-ah-kia"   and  "lat-tick-ah"