How to pronounce lithocapture
Say it like LITH-oh-kap-cher. Lithocapture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH).
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- LITH
- oh
- kap
- cher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithocapture 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kapGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- cherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lithocapture
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LITH-oh-kap-chuh.
What does lithocapture mean?
- A form of lithobraking in which a spacecraft or other object on a hyperbolic trajectory inbound to a planet, moon, asteroid, or other celestial body is decelerated by impact with the surface of the body.
- To perform lithocapture.
Where does lithocapture come from?
From litho- (“pertaining to stone”) + capture, coined as a pun on aerocapture and lithobraking.
Questions about saying lithocapture
How do you pronounce lithocapture?
Say LITH-oh-kap-cher. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪθoʊˌkæptʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪθoʊˌkæptʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithocapture?
Lithocapture has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH). Broken into parts: LITH · oh · kap · cher.
Is lithocapture pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈlɪθoʊˌkæptʃə/ (LITH-oh-kap-chuh).