How to pronounce lethal
Say it like LEE-thul. Lethal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- thul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lethal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- thulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lethal
American and British speakers say lethal in essentially the same way: /ˈliθəl/ in the US and /ˈliːθəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-thul.
What does lethal mean?
- of an instrument of certain death“deadly poisons”“lethal weapon”
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying lethal
How do you pronounce lethal?
Say LEE-thul. The American pronunciation is /ˈliθəl/. In British English it is /ˈliːθəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lethal?
Lethal has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · thul.
Do Americans and Brits say lethal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliθəl/ and the British form is /ˈliːθəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.