How to Pronounce Lethal

To pronounce "lethal", say LETH-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈliː.θəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈliː.θəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “lethal”

"lethal" has 2 syllables: leth-al. It rhymes with nonlethal, if that helps it stick.

What does lethal mean?

noun

  1. Any weapon that causes death.
  2. An allele that causes the death of the organism that carries it.

adjective

  1. Deadly; mortal; fatal.

Antonyms

non-lethal

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Words that rhyme with lethal

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nonlethal

Related words

deadlyfatalmortallife-threateningdestructivedeaddevastatingmurderous

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "lethal"?▾

"Lethal" has 2 syllables: leth · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "lethal"?▾

The IPA transcription of "lethal" is /ˈliː.θəl/.

What does "lethal" mean?▾

Lethal: Any weapon that causes death.

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