How to Pronounce "lethal"
word
/ˈɫiθəɫ/
LEE-thuhl
/lˈiːθəl/
LEE-thuhl
Definition
Able to cause death; something so dangerous or harmful that it can kill.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɫiθəɫ/
British English
/lˈiːθəl/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LEE-thuhl
UK
LEE-thuhl
Listen in Context
This snake's bite can be lethal to humans.
A lethal dose of this medicine can kill you.
Some chemicals are lethal if not handled carefully.
That was a lethal mistake; the company never recovered from it.