How to pronounce "lethal"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "lethal"

Learn how to break down "lethal" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈliː.θəl/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

L IY1 TH AH0 L
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "lethal"

Pronunciation: /ˈliː.θəl/

Noun

  • Any weapon that causes death.
    Antonyms: non-lethal
  • An allele that causes the death of the organism that carries it.

Adjective

  • Deadly; mortal; fatal.
Pronunciation: /ˈliː.θəl/

Noun

  • One of the higher alcohols of the paraffine series obtained from spermaceti as a white crystalline solid.

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