How to pronounce protolith
Say it like PROH-tuh-lith. Protolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tuh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep 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 protolith
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PROH-tuh-lith.
What does protolith mean?
- The original precursor of any specified metamorphic rock
Where does protolith come from?
From proto- + -lith.
Questions about saying protolith
How do you pronounce protolith?
Say PROH-tuh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtəˌlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtəˌlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protolith?
Protolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tuh · lith.
Is protolith 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 /ˈprəʊtəˌlɪθ/ (PROH-tuh-lith).