How to pronounce thlipsis
Say it like THLIP-sis. Thlipsis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THLIP).
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- THLIP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thlipsis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THLIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of thlipsis
American and British speakers say thlipsis in essentially the same way: /ˈθlɪpsɪs/ in the US and /ˈθlɪpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: THLIP-sis.
What does thlipsis mean?
- A time of hardship.
Words that rhyme with thlipsis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thlipsis.
Questions about saying thlipsis
How do you pronounce thlipsis?
Say THLIP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈθlɪpsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈθlɪpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thlipsis?
Thlipsis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THLIP). Broken into parts: THLIP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say thlipsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈθlɪpsɪs/ and the British form is /ˈθlɪpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.