How to pronounce "susilaikyti" in English
ˌsuː.sɪ.laɪˈkiː.ti
soo·sih·ly·KEE·tee
Primary stress: KEE
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Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “susilaikyti”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
soo
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
sih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
ly
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
KEE
Gliding diphthong with sustained vocal resonance.
tee
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the fourth syllable ("KEE"). 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 "susilaikyti" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Kai kitą kartą kai gausite riekę tos nekenčiamos vaisinės picos, pabandykite susilaikyti nuo rėkimo ant picą pagaminusio žmogaus.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “susilaikyti”
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Kai kitą kartą kai gausite riekę tos nekenčiamos vaisinės picos, pabandykite susilaikyti nuo rėkimo ant picą pagaminusio žmogaus.
Hear it in context: “susilaikyti”
1 clipThe English word “susilaikyti” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˌsuː.sɪ.laɪˈkiː.ti (phonetic respelling: soo-sih-ly-KEE-tee). Phonologically, it consists of 5 syllables (soo · sih · ly · KEE · tee), with primary lexical stress placed on the 4th syllable (KEE). Grammatically, “susilaikyti” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 1 authentic English video clip demonstrating how native speakers articulate “susilaikyti” 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 · @13:11
“ananasus ant picos prieštaravimą? Kai kitą kartą kai gausite riekę tos nekenčiamos vaisinės picos, pabandykite susilaikyti nuo rėkimo ant picą pagaminusio žmogaus. Įkvėpkite ir pabandykite susilaikyti nuo rėkimo ant picą pagaminusio žmogaus. Įkvėpkite ir”
Definition & Meaning: “susilaikyti”
- A Lithuanian reflexive verb meaning to refrain, abstain, or exercise self-control.
Example Sentences (2)
- “Jis nusprendė susilaikyti nuo komentaro.”
- “Kai kitą kartą kai gausite riekę tos nekenčiamos vaisinės picos, pabandykite susilaikyti nuo rėkimo ant picą pagaminusio žmogaus. Įkvėpkite ir”
Common Phrases & Collocations
Pronounce: “susilaikyti”
- Pronunciation:
- soo-sih-ly-KEE-tee
- Syllables:
- soo · sih · ly · KEE · tee
- Written Hyphenation:
- su · si · lai · ky · ti
- Primary stress:
- KEE
- IPA:
- ˌsuː.sɪ.laɪˈkiː.ti
- Hear it in context
- susilaikyti
Words that Rhyme with “susilaikyti”
-itiWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"susilaikyti" (⁄ˌsuː.sɪ.laɪˈkiː.ti⁄) 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, "susilaikyti" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about susilaikyti
How do you pronounce “susilaikyti”?
“susilaikyti” is pronounced ⁄ˌsuː.sɪ.laɪˈkiː.ti⁄ (soo-sih-ly-KEE-tee). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “susilaikyti”?
“susilaikyti” has 5 syllables: soo · sih · ly · KEE · tee.
Where is the stress in “susilaikyti”?
The primary stress in “susilaikyti” is on “KEE”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “susilaikyti” mean?
A Lithuanian reflexive verb meaning to refrain, abstain, or exercise self-control.
How can I hear “susilaikyti” used in real sentences?
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What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “susilaikyti”?
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⁄).