How to pronounce dynamite
Say it like DY-nuh-myte. Dynamite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY).
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- DY
- nuh
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dynamite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep 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 dynamite
American and British speakers say dynamite in essentially the same way: /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/ in the US and /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DY-nuh-myte.
What does dynamite mean?
- an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
- blow up with dynamite“The rock was dynamited”
Where does dynamite come from?
Coined by Alfred Nobel in 1867.
Questions about saying dynamite
How do you pronounce dynamite?
Say DY-nuh-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dynamite?
Dynamite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DY). Broken into parts: DY · nuh · myte.
Do Americans and Brits say dynamite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdaɪnəˌmaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.