How to pronounce lytico
Say it like LIT-ih-koh. Lytico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT).
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- LIT
- ih
- koh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lytico pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of lytico
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LIT-ih-koh.
What does lytico mean?
- A medical condition prevalent on Guam, or an aspect of Lytico-Bodig disease, which causes paralysis.
Where does lytico come from?
Short for paralytico, apparently from Spanish paralítico.
Words that rhyme with lytico
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Questions about saying lytico
How do you pronounce lytico?
Say LIT-ih-koh. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪtɪkoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈlɪtɪkəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lytico?
Lytico has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIT). Broken into parts: LIT · ih · koh.
Is lytico pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈlɪtɪkəʊ/ (LIT-ih-koh).