How to pronounce lth
Say it like ELTH. Lth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- ELTH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ELTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of lth
American and British speakers say lth in essentially the same way: /ɛlθ/ in the US and /ɛlθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: ELTH.
What does lth mean?
- Occurring at position l in a sequence.
Where does lth come from?
From l + -th (ordinal suffix).
Questions about saying lth
How do you pronounce lth?
Say ELTH. The American pronunciation is /ɛlθ/. In British English it is /ɛlθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lth?
Lth is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: ELTH.
Do Americans and Brits say lth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɛlθ/ and the British form is /ɛlθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.