How to pronounce laccolith
Say it like LAK-uh-lith. Laccolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK).
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- LAK
- uh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laccolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 laccolith
American and British speakers say laccolith in essentially the same way: /ˈlækəlɪθ/ in the US and /ˈlækəlɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAK-uh-lith.
What does laccolith mean?
- A mass of igneous or volcanic rock found within strata which forces the overlaying strata upwards and forms domes.
- A mass similar to lopolith but concave up.
Questions about saying laccolith
How do you pronounce laccolith?
Say LAK-uh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈlækəlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈlækəlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laccolith?
Laccolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAK). Broken into parts: LAK · uh · lith.
Do Americans and Brits say laccolith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlækəlɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈlækəlɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.