How to pronounce lopolith
Say it like LOP-uh-leeth. Lopolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOP).
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- LOP
- uh
- leeth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lopolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lopolith
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LOP-uh-leeth.
What does lopolith mean?
- a mass of volcanic or igneous rock found within strata which has spilled downward into underlaying strata and forms depressed regions.
- mass similar to laccolith but concave down
Questions about saying lopolith
How do you pronounce lopolith?
Say LOP-uh-leeth. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑpəliθ/. In British English it is /ˈlɒpəliθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lopolith?
Lopolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LOP). Broken into parts: LOP · uh · leeth.
Is lopolith pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈlɒpəliθ/ (LOP-uh-leeth).