How to pronounce lithe
Say it like LYTH. Lithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LYTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lithe
American and British speakers say lithe in essentially the same way: /laɪð/ in the US and /laɪð/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYTH.
What does lithe mean?
- Slim but not skinny.“lithe body”
- Capable of being easily bent; flexible.“the elephant’s lithe trunk.”
- Adaptable.
- To listen to, hearken to.
- Shelter.
Where does lithe come from?
Akin to Saterland Frisian lied (“thin, skinny, gaunt”), Danish, Dutch, and archaic German lind (“mild”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with lithe
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lithe.
Questions about saying lithe
How do you pronounce lithe?
Say LYTH. The American pronunciation is /laɪð/. In British English it is /laɪð/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithe?
Lithe is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LYTH.
Do Americans and Brits say lithe the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /laɪð/ and the British form is /laɪð/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.