How to pronounce regolith
Say it like REG-uh-lith. Regolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG).
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- REG
- uh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Regolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- REGSay 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 regolith
American and British speakers say regolith in essentially the same way: /ˈrɛɡəlɪθ/ in the US and /ˈrɛɡəlɪθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: REG-uh-lith.
What does regolith mean?
- The layer of loose rock, dust, sand, and soil, resting on the bedrock, that constitutes the surface layer of most dry land on Earth, the Moon, and other large solid aggregated celestial objects. Submarine regolith also exists.
Questions about saying regolith
How do you pronounce regolith?
Say REG-uh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈrɛɡəlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈrɛɡəlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in regolith?
Regolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (REG). Broken into parts: REG · uh · lith.
Do Americans and Brits say regolith the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈrɛɡəlɪθ/ and the British form is /ˈrɛɡəlɪθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.