How to pronounce laterites
Say it like LAT-uh-ryts. Laterites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT).
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- LAT
- uh
- ryts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Laterites 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.
- rytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of laterites
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: LAT-uh-ryts.
What does laterites mean?
- plural of laterite
Questions about saying laterites
How do you pronounce laterites?
Say LAT-uh-ryts. The American pronunciation is /ˈlætəˌraɪts/. In British English it is /ˈlætəˌraɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in laterites?
Laterites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAT). Broken into parts: LAT · uh · ryts.
Is laterites 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 /ˈlætəˌraɪts/ (LAT-uh-ryts).