How to pronounce belemnite
Say it like BEL-um-nyte. Belemnite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL).
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- BEL
- um
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Belemnite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- umKeep 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 belemnite
American and British speakers say belemnite in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛləmˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈbɛləmˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BEL-um-nyte.
What does belemnite mean?
- Any member of the extinct order †Belemnitida of Mesozoic marine cephalopods, very similar in many ways to the modern squid and closely related to the modern cuttlefish.
Questions about saying belemnite
How do you pronounce belemnite?
Say BEL-um-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛləmˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɛləmˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in belemnite?
Belemnite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BEL). Broken into parts: BEL · um · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say belemnite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛləmˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbɛləmˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.