How to pronounce lithotriptic
Say it like lith-uh-TRIP-tik. Lithotriptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIP).
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- lith
- uh
- TRIP
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithotriptic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lithotriptic
American and British speakers say lithotriptic in essentially the same way: /ˌlɪθəˈtrɪptɪk/ in the US and /ˌlɪθəˈtrɪptɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: lith-uh-TRIP-tik.
What does lithotriptic mean?
- Having the quality of, or used for, dissolving or destroying stone in the bladder or kidneys.
- A lithontriptic remedy or agent.
Words that rhyme with lithotriptic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lithotriptic.
Questions about saying lithotriptic
How do you pronounce lithotriptic?
Say lith-uh-TRIP-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɪθəˈtrɪptɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlɪθəˈtrɪptɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithotriptic?
Lithotriptic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TRIP). Broken into parts: lith · uh · TRIP · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say lithotriptic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌlɪθəˈtrɪptɪk/ and the British form is /ˌlɪθəˈtrɪptɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.