How to pronounce phlebolith
Say it like FLEB-uh-lith. Phlebolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEB).
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- FLEB
- uh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phlebolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLEBSay 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.
- lithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of phlebolith
American and British speakers say phlebolith in essentially the same way: /ˈflɛbəlɪθ/ in the US and /ˈflɛbəlɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FLEB-uh-lith.
What does phlebolith mean?
- A calcareous deposit in a venous wall or thrombus.
Where does phlebolith come from?
From phlebo- + -lith.
Questions about saying phlebolith
How do you pronounce phlebolith?
Say FLEB-uh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɛbəlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈflɛbəlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phlebolith?
Phlebolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLEB). Broken into parts: FLEB · uh · lith.
Do Americans and Brits say phlebolith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈflɛbəlɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈflɛbəlɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.