How to pronounce coprolite
Say it like KOP-ruh-lyte. Coprolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP).
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- KOP
- ruh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Coprolite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of coprolite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KOP-ruh-lyte.
What does coprolite mean?
- A fossil consisting of petrified dung.
Where does coprolite come from?
From copro- + -lite.
Questions about saying coprolite
How do you pronounce coprolite?
Say KOP-ruh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑprəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒprəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in coprolite?
Coprolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOP). Broken into parts: KOP · ruh · lyte.
Is coprolite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒprəˌlaɪt/ (KOP-ruh-lyte).