How to pronounce neolithic
Say it like nee-oh-LITH-ik. Neolithic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LITH).
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- nee
- oh
- LITH
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neolithic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 neolithic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: nee-oh-LITH-ik.
What does neolithic mean?
- Alternative spelling of Neolithic.
- hopelessly outdated“What am I supposed to do with this neolithic piece of machinery?”
Words that rhyme with neolithic
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Questions about saying neolithic
How do you pronounce neolithic?
Say nee-oh-LITH-ik. The American pronunciation is /nioʊˈlɪθɪk/. In British English it is /niəʊˈlɪθɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neolithic?
Neolithic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LITH). Broken into parts: nee · oh · LITH · ik.
Is neolithic 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 /niəʊˈlɪθɪk/ (nee-oh-LITH-ik).