How to pronounce lithotripter
Say it like LITH-uh-trip-ter. Lithotripter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH).
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- LITH
- uh
- trip
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithotripter 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.
- tripGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lithotripter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: LITH-uh-trip-tuh.
What does lithotripter mean?
- A device used in lithotripsy
Questions about saying lithotripter
How do you pronounce lithotripter?
Say LITH-uh-trip-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪptɚ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪptə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithotripter?
Lithotripter has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LITH). Broken into parts: LITH · uh · trip · ter.
Is lithotripter 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 /ˈlɪθəˌtrɪptə/ (LITH-uh-trip-tuh).