How to pronounce lithophyte
Say it like LITH-uh-fyte. Lithophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH).
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- LITH
- uh
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithophyte 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lithophyte
American and British speakers say lithophyte in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪθəfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɪθəfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LITH-uh-fyte.
What does lithophyte mean?
- Any plant that lives grows on rocks, obtaining nourishment from rain and the atmosphere.
- Any organism, such as a coral, resembling a stony plant.
Where does lithophyte come from?
From litho- (“stone, rock”) + -phyte (“plant”).
Questions about saying lithophyte
How do you pronounce lithophyte?
Say LITH-uh-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪθəfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪθəfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithophyte?
Lithophyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH). Broken into parts: LITH · uh · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say lithophyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪθəfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪθəfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.