How to pronounce lithification
Say it like lith-ih-fih-KAY-shun. Lithification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY).
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- lith
- ih
- fih
- KAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithification pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lithification
American and British speakers say lithification in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the US and /ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: lith-ih-fih-KAY-shun.
What does lithification mean?
- The compaction and cementation of sediment into rock.
Where does lithification come from?
From lith- + -ification.
Words that rhyme with lithification
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Questions about saying lithification
How do you pronounce lithification?
Say lith-ih-fih-KAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithification?
Lithification has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (KAY). Broken into parts: lith · ih · fih · KAY · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say lithification the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/ and the British form is /ˌlɪθɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.