How to pronounce lithography
Say it like luh-THAH-gruh-fee. Lithography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH).
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- luh
- THAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- THAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lithography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: luh-THOG-ruh-fee.
What does lithography mean?
- The process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it.
Words that rhyme with lithography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lithography.
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Questions about saying lithography
How do you pronounce lithography?
Say luh-THAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ləˈθɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ləˈθɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithography?
Lithography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (THAH). Broken into parts: luh · THAH · gruh · fee.
Is lithography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ləˈθɒɡrəfi/ (luh-THOG-ruh-fee).