How to pronounce dolerite
Say it like DOL-uh-ryte. Dolerite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdɑləˌraɪt/DOL-uh-ryte
UK British/ˈdɒləˌraɪt/DOL-uh-ryte
- DOL
- uh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolerite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dolerite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: DOL-uh-ryte.
What does dolerite mean?
noun
- A type of fine-grained basaltic rock.
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Questions about saying dolerite
How do you pronounce dolerite?
Say DOL-uh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɑləˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɒləˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolerite?
Dolerite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOL). Broken into parts: DOL · uh · ryte.
Is dolerite 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 /ˈdɒləˌraɪt/ (DOL-uh-ryte).