How to pronounce adelite
Say it like AD-uh-lyte. Adelite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD).
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- AD
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adelite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ADSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of adelite
American and British speakers say adelite in essentially the same way: /ˈædəlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈædəlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AD-uh-lyte.
What does adelite mean?
- A rare mineral, a calcium-magnesium arsenate, forming blue, green, yellow or gray orthorhombic crystals.
Questions about saying adelite
How do you pronounce adelite?
Say AD-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈædəlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈædəlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adelite?
Adelite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AD). Broken into parts: AD · uh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say adelite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈædəlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈædəlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.