How to pronounce electrolyte
Say it like ih-lek-tro-LYTE. Electrolyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LYTE).
- ih
- lek
- tro
- LYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrolyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- troKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- LYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of electrolyte
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-lek-tro-LYTE.
What does electrolyte mean?
- A substance that, in solution or when molten, ionizes and conducts electricity.
- A solution containing such substances, which therefore also conducts electricity.“Some modern lead-acid batteries are sealed because they never need to have any electrolyte added during their service life.”
- Any of the various ions in such a solution, or (metonymically) their concentration therein.
Where does electrolyte come from?
From electro- + -lyte, from electrolysis.
Words that rhyme with electrolyte
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Questions about saying electrolyte
How do you pronounce electrolyte?
Say ih-lek-tro-LYTE. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktrɑˈlaɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrɒˈlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrolyte?
Electrolyte has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LYTE). Broken into parts: ih · lek · tro · LYTE.
Is electrolyte 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 /ɪˌlɛktrɒˈlaɪt/ (ih-lek-tro-LYTE).