How to pronounce lethean
Say it like lee-THEE-un. Lethean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE).
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- lee
- THEE
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lethean 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.
- THEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lethean
American and British speakers say lethean in essentially the same way: /liˈθiən/ in the US and /liˈθiːən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lee-THEE-un.
What does lethean mean?
- Of or relating to death or forgetfulness.
Words that rhyme with lethean
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lethean.
Questions about saying lethean
How do you pronounce lethean?
Say lee-THEE-un. The American pronunciation is /liˈθiən/. In British English it is /liˈθiːən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lethean?
Lethean has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THEE). Broken into parts: lee · THEE · un.
Do Americans and Brits say lethean the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /liˈθiən/ and the British form is /liˈθiːən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.