How to pronounce ammonite
Say it like AM-uh-nyte. Ammonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ammonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay 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.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ammonite
American and British speakers say ammonite in essentially the same way: /ˈæməˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈæməˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-uh-nyte.
What does ammonite mean?
- Any of an extinct group of cephalopods of the subclass Ammonoidea; a fossil shell of such an animal.
- An explosive prepared from a mixture of TNT and ammonium nitrate; a form of amatol, popular in Eastern Europe and China.
Where does ammonite come from?
From French ammonite, from Latin Ammōnis (cornū) (“horn of Ammon”), as it was called by Pliny the Elder in reference to coiling ram horns used to symbolize the Egyptian god Amun.
Questions about saying ammonite
How do you pronounce ammonite?
Say AM-uh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæməˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ammonite?
Ammonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say ammonite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæməˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæməˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.