How to pronounce lithesome
Say it like LYTH-sum. Lithesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTH).
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- LYTH
- sum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithesome 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.
- sumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lithesome
American and British speakers say lithesome in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪðsəm/ in the US and /ˈlaɪðsəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYTH-sum.
What does lithesome mean?
- Characterised or marked by litheness; pliant, limber, nimble, lissom.
Where does lithesome come from?
From Middle English lithsum, equivalent to lithe + -some.
Questions about saying lithesome
How do you pronounce lithesome?
Say LYTH-sum. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪðsəm/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪðsəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithesome?
Lithesome has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYTH). Broken into parts: LYTH · sum.
Do Americans and Brits say lithesome the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪðsəm/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪðsəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.