How to pronounce abyssolith
Say it like uh-BIS-uh-lith. Abyssolith has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIS).
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- uh
- BIS
- uh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abyssolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abyssolith
American and British speakers say abyssolith in essentially the same way: /əˈbɪsəlɪθ/ in the US and /əˈbɪsəlɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-BIS-uh-lith.
What does abyssolith mean?
- A mass of igneous rock deep in the crust with no known bottom; a large batholith.
Where does abyssolith come from?
From abyss (“deep”) + -lith (“stone”).
Questions about saying abyssolith
How do you pronounce abyssolith?
Say uh-BIS-uh-lith. The American pronunciation is /əˈbɪsəlɪθ/. In British English it is /əˈbɪsəlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abyssolith?
Abyssolith has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BIS). Broken into parts: uh · BIS · uh · lith.
Do Americans and Brits say abyssolith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˈbɪsəlɪθ/ and the British form is /əˈbɪsəlɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.