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How to Pronounce “oolith” in English

/ˈoʊəˌlɪθ/

OO·lith

Stress: oo

Accent:

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What does “oolith” mean?

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NOUN
  • A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid.
  • Oolite.

Example sentences

  • called oolith crystals and they're actually made like calcium carbonate crystals and sometimes in people who have what's called benign proxis

Common phrases

oolith crystals

How to pronounce “oolith

Syllables:
oo · lith
Stress:
oo — say this syllable louder and longer.
IPA:
/ˈoʊəˌlɪθ/
Listen for:
the stressed /oo/ in the clips above — notice how surrounding sounds blend in natural speech.

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How do you pronounce “oolith”?

“oolith” is pronounced /ˈoʊəˌlɪθ/ (oo · lith). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.

How many syllables are in “oolith”?

“oolith” has 2 syllables: oo · lith.

Where is the stress in “oolith”?

The primary stress in “oolith” is on “OO”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.

What does “oolith” mean?

A spherical granule of which oolite is composed, formed by concentric accretion of thin layers of a mineral (usually calcium carbonate (limestone) but also others such as dolomite and silica) around a core; an ooid.

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