How to pronounce ballistite
Say it like BAL-uh-styte. Ballistite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL).
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- BAL
- uh
- styte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ballistite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BALSay 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.
- styteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ballistite
American and British speakers say ballistite in essentially the same way: /ˈbæləˌstaɪt/ in the US and /ˈbæləˌstaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAL-uh-styte.
What does ballistite mean?
- A smokeless propellant made from nitrocellulose and nitroglycerine without a solvent, developed in the 1880s and still used, e.g., for artillery rockets like Grad.
Where does ballistite come from?
Attested since 1892, from French balistite or Italian balistite (both 1890).
Questions about saying ballistite
How do you pronounce ballistite?
Say BAL-uh-styte. The American pronunciation is /ˈbæləˌstaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbæləˌstaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ballistite?
Ballistite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAL). Broken into parts: BAL · uh · styte.
Do Americans and Brits say ballistite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbæləˌstaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbæləˌstaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.