How to pronounce ammonites
Say it like AM-uh-nyts. Ammonites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- nyts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ammonites 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.
- nytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ammonites
American and British speakers say ammonites in essentially the same way: /ˈæməˌnaɪts/ in the US and /ˈæməˌnaɪts/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-uh-nyts.
What does ammonites mean?
- plural of ammonite How to pronounce ammonite
Questions about saying ammonites
How do you pronounce ammonites?
Say AM-uh-nyts. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməˌnaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈæməˌnaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ammonites?
Ammonites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · nyts.
Do Americans and Brits say ammonites the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæməˌnaɪts/ and the British form is /ˈæməˌnaɪts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.