How to pronounce lithy
Say it like LY-thee. Lithy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lithy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lithy
American and British speakers say lithy in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪði/ in the US and /ˈlaɪði/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-thee.
What does lithy mean?
- Easy to bend; pliable.
Where does lithy come from?
From Middle English lethi, from Old English liþiġ (“free, unrestrained, flexible”), from Proto-Germanic *liþugaz; equivalent to lith (“limb, joint”) + -y.
Questions about saying lithy
How do you pronounce lithy?
Say LY-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪði/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪði/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lithy?
Lithy has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say lithy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪði/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪði/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.