How to pronounce lateritic
Say it like lat-uh-RIT-ik. Lateritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT).
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- lat
- uh
- RIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lateritic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- latGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RITSay 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 lateritic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: lat-uh-RIT-ik.
What does lateritic mean?
- Of or pertaining to laterite.
Where does lateritic come from?
From laterite + -ic.
Words that rhyme with lateritic
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Questions about saying lateritic
How do you pronounce lateritic?
Say lat-uh-RIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌlætəˈrɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌlætəˈrɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lateritic?
Lateritic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (RIT). Broken into parts: lat · uh · RIT · ik.
Is lateritic 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 /ˌlætəˈrɪtɪk/ (lat-uh-RIT-ik).