How to pronounce cryolite
Say it like KRY-uh-lyte. Cryolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY).
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- KRY
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryolite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep 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 cryolite
American and British speakers say cryolite in essentially the same way: /ˈkraɪəˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈkraɪəˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRY-uh-lyte.
What does cryolite mean?
- The mineral sodium hexafluoroaluminate (Na₃AlF₆).
Where does cryolite come from?
From cryo- + -lite.
Words that rhyme with cryolite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cryolite.
Questions about saying cryolite
How do you pronounce cryolite?
Say KRY-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkraɪəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkraɪəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryolite?
Cryolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRY). Broken into parts: KRY · uh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say cryolite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkraɪəˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkraɪəˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.