How to pronounce litharge
Say it like LITH-arj. Litharge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH).
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US American/ˈlɪθɑrdʒ/LITH-arj
UK British/ˈlɪθɑːdʒ/LITH-ahj
- LITH
- arj
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Litharge 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.
- arjKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of litharge
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LITH-ahj.
What does litharge mean?
noun
- lead monoxide (PbO) a toxic solid formed from oxidation of lead in air, and used as a pigment.
Questions about saying litharge
How do you pronounce litharge?
Say LITH-arj. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪθɑrdʒ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪθɑːdʒ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in litharge?
Litharge has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH). Broken into parts: LITH · arj.
Is litharge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪθɑːdʒ/ (LITH-ahj).