How to pronounce callithrix
Say it like kuh-LITH-riks. Callithrix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LITH).
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- kuh
- LITH
- riks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Callithrix pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep 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.
- riksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of callithrix
American and British speakers say callithrix in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɪθrɪks/ in the US and /kəˈlɪθrɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LITH-riks.
What does callithrix mean?
- An African primate.
Where does callithrix come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin callithrix.
Questions about saying callithrix
How do you pronounce callithrix?
Say kuh-LITH-riks. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪθrɪks/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪθrɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in callithrix?
Callithrix has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LITH). Broken into parts: kuh · LITH · riks.
Do Americans and Brits say callithrix the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɪθrɪks/ and the British form is /kəˈlɪθrɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.