How to Pronounce Lithium (Lithobid)
LITH-ee-um
IPA: /ˈlɪθ.iː.ʌm/
Brand name: Lithobid
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Lithium is pronounced LITH-ee-um
How do you pronounce Lithium?
Lithium is pronounced “LITH-ee-um”. It has 3 syllables: lith ‑ ee ‑ um. The stress falls on the first syllable, “lith”.
How many syllables are in Lithium?
Lithium has 3 syllables: lith ‑ ee ‑ um.
What does Lithium mean?
Lithium is a mood stabilizer and first-line treatment for bipolar disorder. Its mechanism involves modulation of intracellular signaling, and it requires therapeutic drug monitoring due to a narrow therapeutic index.
Word Parts
root
lith-
stone (Greek lithos)
Common Mispronunciations
Stress is on the first syllable (LITH) — don't shift stress to the middle of the word
Where You'll Encounter This
Bipolar maintenance, suicide prevention
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