How to pronounce electrolytes
Say it like ih-lek-tro-LYTS. Electrolytes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LYTS).
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- ih
- lek
- tro
- LYTS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Electrolytes 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.
- LYTSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of electrolytes
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ih-lek-tro-LYTS.
What does electrolytes mean?
- plural of electrolyte How to pronounce electrolyte
Words that rhyme with electrolytes
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Questions about saying electrolytes
How do you pronounce electrolytes?
Say ih-lek-tro-LYTS. The American pronunciation is /ɪˌlɛktrɑˈlaɪts/. In British English it is /ɪˌlɛktrɒˈlaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in electrolytes?
Electrolytes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LYTS). Broken into parts: ih · lek · tro · LYTS.
Is electrolytes 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 /ɪˌlɛktrɒˈlaɪts/ (ih-lek-tro-LYTS).