How to pronounce lithp
Say it like LITHP. Lithp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- LITHP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITHPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of lithp
American and British speakers say lithp in essentially the same way: /lɪθp/ in the US and /lɪθp/ in the UK.
British respelling: LITHP.
What does lithp mean?
- Pronunciation spelling of lisp, representing lisped English.
Where does lithp come from?
Respelling of lisp, as a person with a lisp would pronounce it.
Questions about saying lithp
How do you pronounce lithp?
Say LITHP. The American pronunciation is /lɪθp/. In British English it is /lɪθp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithp?
Lithp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: LITHP.
Do Americans and Brits say lithp the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪθp/ and the British form is /lɪθp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.