How to pronounce diatomite
Say it like dy-AT-uh-myte. Diatomite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT).
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- dy
- AT
- uh
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Diatomite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ATSay 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.
- myteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of diatomite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: dy-AT-uh-myte.
What does diatomite mean?
- A fine, powdery earth formed from the skeletons of diatoms
Where does diatomite come from?
From diatom + -ite.
Questions about saying diatomite
How do you pronounce diatomite?
Say dy-AT-uh-myte. The American pronunciation is /daɪˈætəˌmaɪt/. In British English it is /daɪˈætəˌmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in diatomite?
Diatomite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AT). Broken into parts: dy · AT · uh · myte.
Is diatomite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /daɪˈætəˌmaɪt/ (dy-AT-uh-myte).