How to pronounce lith
Say it like LITH. Lith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LITH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lith
American and British speakers say lith in essentially the same way: /lɪθ/ in the US and /lɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LITH.
What does lith mean?
- A segment of an orange, or similar fruit.
- Property.
- coccolith
Where does lith come from?
From Middle English lith, lyth, from Old English liþ (“limb, member, joint, tip of finger, point”), from Proto-Germanic *liþuz (“limb”), of unknown origin.
Words that rhyme with lith
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lith.
Questions about saying lith
How do you pronounce lith?
Say LITH. The American pronunciation is /lɪθ/. In British English it is /lɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lith?
Lith is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LITH.
Do Americans and Brits say lith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪθ/ and the British form is /lɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.