How to pronounce kryptonite
Say it like KRIP-tuh-nyte. Kryptonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- tuh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kryptonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kryptonite
American and British speakers say kryptonite in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIP-tuh-nyte.
What does kryptonite mean?
- The one weakness of something or someone that is otherwise invulnerable.
- Crack cocaine.
- To expose to, or attack with, kryptonite.
- To destroy, wreck, or ruin; to affect adversely, as Superman is affected by kryptonite.
Where does kryptonite come from?
From a fictional radioactive element, kryptonite, that has a detrimental effect on the otherwise invulnerable character Superman.
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Questions about saying kryptonite
How do you pronounce kryptonite?
Say KRIP-tuh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kryptonite?
Kryptonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · tuh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say kryptonite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪptəˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.