How to pronounce erythrite
Say it like ih-RITH-ryte. Erythrite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RITH).
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- ih
- RITH
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Erythrite 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.
- RITHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of erythrite
American and British speakers say erythrite in essentially the same way: /ɪˈrɪθraɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈrɪθraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-RITH-ryte.
What does erythrite mean?
- Red cobalt, a secondary hydrated arsenate of cobalt minerals with the formula (Co₃(AsO₄)₂·8H₂O).
Where does erythrite come from?
From erythr- + -ite.
Questions about saying erythrite
How do you pronounce erythrite?
Say ih-RITH-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈrɪθraɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈrɪθraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in erythrite?
Erythrite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RITH). Broken into parts: ih · RITH · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say erythrite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈrɪθraɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈrɪθraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.