How to pronounce laterite
Say it like LAT-uh-ryte. Laterite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT).
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- LAT
- uh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laterite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LATSay 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.
- ryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of laterite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAT-uh-ryte.
What does laterite mean?
- A red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads.
Where does laterite come from?
From Latin later (“brick”) + -ite.
Questions about saying laterite
How do you pronounce laterite?
Say LAT-uh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætəraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlætəraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laterite?
Laterite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT). Broken into parts: LAT · uh · ryte.
Is laterite 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 /ˈlætəraɪt/ (LAT-uh-ryte).