lithography

How to Split "lithography" into Syllables

The word lithography is divided into 4 syllables: li·tho·gra·phy. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• li — 1st syllable
• tho — 2nd syllable
• gra — 3rd syllable
• phy — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of lithography:

• IPA: /lɪθˈɒɡɹəfi/

📖 Definitions

1. lithography (countable and uncountable, plural lithographies)
2. The process of printing an image by drawing the image with a water-repellent material onto a hard, flat surface (typically metal), then copying the surface by applying water and ink (or the equivalent) to it and pressing another material against it. [from 1813]

📚 Word Origin & History

From German Lithographie, from λίθος (líthos, “stone”) +‎ γράφειν (gráphein, “to write”). Originally the printing surface was a flat piece of limestone that was treated with grease to form a surface that would selectively transfer ink to the paper; the stone has now been replaced, in general, with a metal plate. By surface analysis, litho- +‎ -graphy.

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