How to pronounce lilith
Say it like LIL-ith. Lilith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL).
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- LIL
- ith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lilith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lilith
American and British speakers say lilith in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪlɪθ/ in the US and /ˈlɪlɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIL-ith.
What does lilith mean?
- A type of female Mesopotamian demon, typically seen as coming to men in dreams and as endangering women during pregnancy or childbirth.
Questions about saying lilith
How do you pronounce lilith?
Say LIL-ith. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lilith?
Lilith has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIL). Broken into parts: LIL · ith.
Do Americans and Brits say lilith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪlɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪlɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.