How to pronounce lethe
Say it like LEE-thee. Lethe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lethe 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.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lethe
American and British speakers say lethe in essentially the same way: /ˈliθi/ in the US and /ˈliːθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-thee.
What does lethe mean?
- Forgetfulness of the past; oblivion.
- Dissimulation.
Questions about saying lethe
How do you pronounce lethe?
Say LEE-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈliθi/. In British English it is /ˈliːθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lethe?
Lethe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say lethe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈliθi/ and the British form is /ˈliːθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.