How to pronounce lithiasis
Say it like lih-THY-uh-sis. Lithiasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THY).
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- lih
- THY
- uh
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithiasis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- THYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lithiasis
American and British speakers say lithiasis in essentially the same way: /lɪˈθaɪəsɪs/ in the US and /lɪˈθaɪəsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: lih-THY-uh-sis.
What does lithiasis mean?
- The process of forming stonelike deposits or calculi formed in an internal organ, such as a gallstone in the gall bladder.
Questions about saying lithiasis
How do you pronounce lithiasis?
Say lih-THY-uh-sis. The American pronunciation is /lɪˈθaɪəsɪs/. In British English it is /lɪˈθaɪəsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithiasis?
Lithiasis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THY). Broken into parts: lih · THY · uh · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say lithiasis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪˈθaɪəsɪs/ and the British form is /lɪˈθaɪəsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.