litmus
LIT-mas
litmas
/ˈlɪtməs/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “litmus” is spelled “litmas”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | l | i | t | m | a | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /l/ | /ɪ/ | /t/ | /m/ | /ə/ | /s/ |
English writes “litmus” with
6 letters for 6 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“litmas” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “litmus”
usbusinessjesuspromiseseriouschristmasservicedangerousbusnervous
“litmus” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “litmus”?
“litmus” is pronounced LIT-mas — IPA /ˈlɪtməs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “litmas”.
How many syllables are in “litmus”?
“litmus” has 2 syllables: LIT-mas (the capitalized syllable is stressed).