How to pronounce megalith
Say it like MEG-uh-lith. Megalith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG).
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- MEG
- uh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megalith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lithGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of megalith
American and British speakers say megalith in essentially the same way: /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/ in the US and /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEG-uh-lith.
What does megalith mean?
- A large stone slab making up a prehistoric monument, or part of such a monument.
- A prehistoric monument made up of one or more large stones.
- A large stone or block of stone used in the construction of a modern structure.
Where does megalith come from?
From mega- (prefix meaning ‘very large, great’) + -lith (suffix meaning ‘stone’), a back-formation from megalithic probably modeled after monolith.
Questions about saying megalith
How do you pronounce megalith?
Say MEG-uh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megalith?
Megalith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEG). Broken into parts: MEG · uh · lith.
Do Americans and Brits say megalith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɛɡəˌlɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈmɛɡəlɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.