How to pronounce "laukiau" in English
ˈlaʊ.kjaʊ
LOW·kyow
Primary stress: LOW
Hear native speakers say laukiau in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “laukiau”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LOW
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
kyow
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("LOW"). 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.
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "laukiau" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Aš tik laukiau kada durys užsitrenks.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Net jei laukiau kada vėl galėsiu pamatyti mamą, aš ilgėčiausi merginų.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “laukiau”
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Aš tik laukiau kada durys užsitrenks.
Hear it in context: “laukiau”
2 clipsThe English word “laukiau” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈlaʊ.kjaʊ (phonetic respelling: LOW-kyow). Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (LOW · kyow), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (LOW). Grammatically, “laukiau” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “laukiau” in natural connected speech across American (US: 2 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @5:41
“Aš atsiguliau į tą dėžę ir pradėjau melstis savo angelui sargui. Aš viduje verkiau, bet ašaros nekrito. Aš tik laukiau kada durys užsitrenks. Ir atmerkiau akis ir pažvelgiau aukštyn, galėjau matyti tik žvaigždes.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @8:46
“mes gavome leidimą važiuoti namo atgal pas tėvus. Net jei laukiau kada vėl galėsiu pamatyti mamą, aš ilgėčiausi merginų. aš ilgėčiausi merginų.”
Definition & Meaning: “laukiau”
- A Lithuanian verb form meaning "I waited" or "I was waiting".
Example Sentences (3)
- “Aš ilgai laukiau autobuso.”
- “Aš viduje verkiau, bet ašaros nekrito. Aš tik laukiau kada durys užsitrenks.”
- “Net jei laukiau kada vėl galėsiu pamatyti mamą, aš ilgėčiausi merginų.”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “laukiau”
- Pronunciation:
- LOW-kyow
- Syllables:
- LOW · kyow
- Written Hyphenation:
- lau · kiau
- Primary stress:
- LOW
- IPA:
- ˈlaʊ.kjaʊ
- Hear it in context
- laukiau
Words that Rhyme with “laukiau”
-aʊkjaʊWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"laukiau" (⁄ˈlaʊ.kjaʊ⁄) 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, "laukiau" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about laukiau
How do you pronounce “laukiau”?
“laukiau” is pronounced ⁄ˈlaʊ.kjaʊ⁄ (LOW-kyow). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “laukiau”?
“laukiau” has 2 syllables: LOW · kyow.
Where is the stress in “laukiau”?
The primary stress in “laukiau” is on “LOW”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “laukiau” mean?
A Lithuanian verb form meaning "I waited" or "I was waiting".
How can I hear “laukiau” used in real sentences?
This page has 2 real-world video examples of “laukiau” 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 “laukiau”?
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⁄).