How to pronounce evaporite
Say it like ih-VAP-uh-ryte. Evaporite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAP).
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- ih
- VAP
- uh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Evaporite 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.
- VAPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 evaporite
American and British speakers say evaporite in essentially the same way: /ɪˈvæpəˌraɪt/ in the US and /ɪˈvæpəˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-VAP-uh-ryte.
What does evaporite mean?
- The salty, crusty sediment that remains after salt water evaporates.
Questions about saying evaporite
How do you pronounce evaporite?
Say ih-VAP-uh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈvæpəˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ɪˈvæpəˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in evaporite?
Evaporite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (VAP). Broken into parts: ih · VAP · uh · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say evaporite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈvæpəˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ɪˈvæpəˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.