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What is the English phonetic for Hatikva?

The English phonetic transcription for "Hatikva" (Hebrew: הַתִּקְוָה) is:

ˈhaːtikva

Here's a breakdown:

* ˈhaː - The "ha" sound is similar to the "ha" in "father" but slightly longer.

* tikva - The "tikva" part is pronounced like "tick-vah" with the "v" sound similar to the "w" in "water".

Note: The stress is on the first syllable, as indicated by the apostrophe (ˈ) before "ha".

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