How to pronounce gelignite
Say it like JEL-ig-nyte. Gelignite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce gelignite. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- JEL
- ig
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelignite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gelignite
American and British speakers say gelignite in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒɛlɪɡnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒɛlɪɡnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEL-ig-nyte.
What does gelignite mean?
- An explosive mixture of nitroglycerine and nitrate absorbed onto a base of wood pulp.
Questions about saying gelignite
How do you pronounce gelignite?
Say JEL-ig-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɛlɪɡnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɛlɪɡnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelignite?
Gelignite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEL). Broken into parts: JEL · ig · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say gelignite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒɛlɪɡnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒɛlɪɡnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.