How to pronounce abyssolithic
Say it like uh-bis-uh-LITH-ik. Abyssolithic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LITH).
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- uh
- bis
- uh
- LITH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Abyssolithic 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.
- bisGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of abyssolithic
American and British speakers say abyssolithic in essentially the same way: /əˌbɪsəˈlɪθɪk/ in the US and /əˌbɪsəˈlɪθɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: uh-bis-uh-LITH-ik.
What does abyssolithic mean?
- Of or pertaining to an abyssolith.
Where does abyssolithic come from?
From abyss (“deep”) + lithic (“rock like”).
Words that rhyme with abyssolithic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of abyssolithic.
Questions about saying abyssolithic
How do you pronounce abyssolithic?
Say uh-bis-uh-LITH-ik. The American pronunciation is /əˌbɪsəˈlɪθɪk/. In British English it is /əˌbɪsəˈlɪθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in abyssolithic?
Abyssolithic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LITH). Broken into parts: uh · bis · uh · LITH · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say abyssolithic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /əˌbɪsəˈlɪθɪk/ and the British form is /əˌbɪsəˈlɪθɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.