How to pronounce granitic
Say it like gruh-NIT-ik. Granitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIT).
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- gruh
- NIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Granitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of granitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: gruh-NIT-ik.
What does granitic mean?
- Of, pertaining to, or containing granite.
Where does granitic come from?
From granite + -ic.
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Questions about saying granitic
How do you pronounce granitic?
Say gruh-NIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ɡrəˈnɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ɡrəˈnɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in granitic?
Granitic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NIT). Broken into parts: gruh · NIT · ik.
Is granitic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ɡrəˈnɪtɪk/ (gruh-NIT-ik).