How to pronounce rhinolith
Say it like RY-noh-lith. Rhinolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- noh
- lith
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhinolith pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lithKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of rhinolith
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: RY-noh-lith.
What does rhinolith mean?
- A calculus that forms in the nasal cavity.
Where does rhinolith come from?
From rhino- (“nose”) + -lith (“stone”).
Questions about saying rhinolith
How do you pronounce rhinolith?
Say RY-noh-lith. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪnoʊlɪθ/. In British English it is /ˈraɪnəʊlɪθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhinolith?
Rhinolith has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · noh · lith.
Is rhinolith 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 /ˈraɪnəʊlɪθ/ (RY-noh-lith).