How to pronounce "išlaikytume" in English
iː.laɪ.kɪˈtuː.meɪ
ee·ly·kih·TOO·may
Primary stress: TOO
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “išlaikytume”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
ee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ly
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
kih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
TOO
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
may
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the fourth syllable ("TOO"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When followed by a vowel, insert a subtle glide (/w/ or /j/) to connect into the subsequent word without an abrupt glottal stop.
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "išlaikytume" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Kai mes žaidžiame, mes prieiname prie kliūčių iš naujų kampų, ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “išlaikytume”
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Kai mes žaidžiame, mes prieiname prie kliūčių iš naujų kampų, ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant.
Hear it in context: “išlaikytume”
1 clipThe English word “išlaikytume” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as iː.laɪ.kɪˈtuː.meɪ (phonetic respelling: ee-ly-kih-TOO-may). Phonologically, it consists of 5 syllables (ee · ly · kih · TOO · may), with primary lexical stress placed on the 4th syllable (TOO). Grammatically, “išlaikytume” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “išlaikytume” in natural connected speech across American (US: 1 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @7:27
“Nes žaidimas stimuliuoja mūsų intektualinę galią. Kai mes žaidžiame, mes prieiname prie kliūčių iš naujų kampų, ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant. ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant.”
Definition & Meaning: “išlaikytume”
- A conditional form in Lithuanian meaning we would hold or we would keep.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Jei turètume daugiau laiko, ilaikytume geresnę poziciją.”
- “Kai mes žaidžiame, mes prieiname prie kliūčių iš naujų kampų, ir tai svarbu, kad išlaikytume savo aštrų protą senstant.”
Pronounce: “išlaikytume”
- Pronunciation:
- ee-ly-kih-TOO-may
- Syllables:
- ee · ly · kih · TOO · may
- Written Hyphenation:
- i · lai · ky · tu · me
- Primary stress:
- TOO
- IPA:
- iː.laɪ.kɪˈtuː.meɪ
- Hear it in context
- išlaikytume
Words that Rhyme with “išlaikytume”
-umeɪWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"išlaikytume" (⁄iː.laɪ.kɪˈtuː.meɪ⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "išlaikytume" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about išlaikytume
How do you pronounce “išlaikytume”?
“išlaikytume” is pronounced ⁄iː.laɪ.kɪˈtuː.meɪ⁄ (ee-ly-kih-TOO-may). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “išlaikytume”?
“išlaikytume” has 5 syllables: ee · ly · kih · TOO · may.
Where is the stress in “išlaikytume”?
The primary stress in “išlaikytume” is on “TOO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “išlaikytume” mean?
A conditional form in Lithuanian meaning we would hold or we would keep.
How can I hear “išlaikytume” used in real sentences?
This page has 1 real-world video example of “išlaikytume” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “išlaikytume”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).