Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

protolith

/ˈpɹoʊ.təˌlɪθ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.08 in modern English

Syllables: pro-tolith
IPA: /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌlɪθ/

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The original precursor of any specified metamorphic rock

Etymology

From proto- + -lith.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: proto
Suffix: lith

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌlɪθ/

Inflected Forms

protoliths (plural)

Derived Forms

protolithic

Questions

How do you pronounce protolith?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpɹoʊ.təˌlɪθ/.
What does protolith mean?: The original precursor of any specified metamorphic rock
Where does protolith come from?: From proto- + -lith.

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