How to pronounce mesolithic
Say it like mez-uh-LITH-ik. Mesolithic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LITH).
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- mez
- uh
- LITH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mesolithic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mezGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mesolithic
American and British speakers say mesolithic in essentially the same way: /ˌmɛzəˈlɪθɪk/ in the US and /ˌmɛzəˈlɪθɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: mez-uh-LITH-ik.
What does mesolithic mean?
- middle part of the Stone Age beginning about 15,000 years ago
- of or relating to a middle period of the Stone Age (following the paleolithic)
Words that rhyme with mesolithic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of mesolithic.
Questions about saying mesolithic
How do you pronounce mesolithic?
Say mez-uh-LITH-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛzəˈlɪθɪk/. In British English it is /ˌmɛzəˈlɪθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mesolithic?
Mesolithic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LITH). Broken into parts: mez · uh · LITH · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say mesolithic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɛzəˈlɪθɪk/ and the British form is /ˌmɛzəˈlɪθɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.