How to pronounce lithic
Say it like LITH-ik. Lithic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH).
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- LITH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithic 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.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lithic
American and British speakers say lithic in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪθɪk/ in the US and /ˈlɪθɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: LITH-ik.
What does lithic mean?
- Relating to stone.“lithic architecture”
- Relating to rock.
- Relating to lithium.
- A stone tool or projectile.
- A medicine that prevents stone in the bladder.
- A lithic fragment: a piece of another rock eroded down to sand size.
Where does lithic come from?
From lith- + -ic.
Words that rhyme with lithic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lithic.
Questions about saying lithic
How do you pronounce lithic?
Say LITH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪθɪk/. In British English it is /ˈlɪθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithic?
Lithic has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH). Broken into parts: LITH · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say lithic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪθɪk/ and the British form is /ˈlɪθɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.