How to pronounce graphite
Say it like GRAF-eyet. Graphite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAF).
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US American/ˈɡræˌfaɪt/GRAF-eyet
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- GRAF
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Graphite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does graphite mean?
noun
- An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant, in "lead" pencils, and as a moderator in some nuclear reactors.
- Graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for lightweight strength and stiffness.“Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.”
- A gray color, resembling graphite or the marks made with a graphite pencil.
- To apply graphite to.
Where does graphite come from?
Borrowed from German Graphit (A.
Questions about saying graphite
How do you pronounce graphite?
Say GRAF-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡræˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in graphite?
Graphite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GRAF). Broken into parts: GRAF · eyet.