How to pronounce lithify
Say it like LITH-ih-fy. Lithify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH).
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- LITH
- ih
- fy
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithify 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lithify
American and British speakers say lithify in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪθɪfaɪ/ in the US and /ˈlɪθɪfaɪ/ in the UK.
British respelling: LITH-ih-fy.
What does lithify mean?
- To turn sediment into solid rock
Where does lithify come from?
From lith- + -ify.
Questions about saying lithify
How do you pronounce lithify?
Say LITH-ih-fy. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪθɪfaɪ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪθɪfaɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithify?
Lithify has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH). Broken into parts: LITH · ih · fy.
Do Americans and Brits say lithify the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪθɪfaɪ/ and the British form is /ˈlɪθɪfaɪ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.