How to pronounce oolith
Say it like OH-uh-lith. Oolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- uh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 oolith
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-uh-lith.
What does oolith mean?
- A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid.
- Oolite.
Where does oolith come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin oolithus; the Latin word was coined by the German doctor and mineralogist Franz Ernst Brückmann (1697–1753) as a translation of German Rogenstein (“oolite”) (Rogen (“fish roe”) + Stein (“stone”)).
Questions about saying oolith
How do you pronounce oolith?
Say OH-uh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊəˌlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈəʊəlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oolith?
Oolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · uh · lith.
Is oolith 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 /ˈəʊəlɪθ/ (OH-uh-lith).