How to pronounce lethality
Say it like lee-THAL-uh-tee. Lethality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL).
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- lee
- THAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lethality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- THALSay 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lethality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lee-THAL-uh-tee.
What does lethality mean?
- The fact of something being lethal; the ability of something to kill.
- The degree of lethal (mortal) danger that something (usually a disease or a weapon) presents; the magnitude of its power to kill organisms exposed to it; this property is indirectly measured by any of various proxy rates, including mortality rate, case fatality rate, or infection fatality rate (for
Where does lethality come from?
From lethal + -ity.
Words that rhyme with lethality
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Questions about saying lethality
How do you pronounce lethality?
Say lee-THAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /liˈθæləti/. In British English it is /liˈθæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lethality?
Lethality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAL). Broken into parts: lee · THAL · uh · tee.
Is lethality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /liˈθæləti/ (lee-THAL-uh-tee).