How to pronounce lenite
Say it like LEE-nyte. Lenite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE).
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- LEE
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lenite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lenite
American and British speakers say lenite in essentially the same way: /ˈlinaɪt/ in the US and /ˈliːnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEE-nyte.
What does lenite mean?
- To cause (a consonant) to undergo lenition.“This environment lenites "m" to "mh".”
- To undergo lenition.“"M" lenites to "mh".”
Where does lenite come from?
Back-formation from lenition.
Questions about saying lenite
How do you pronounce lenite?
Say LEE-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlinaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈliːnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lenite?
Lenite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEE). Broken into parts: LEE · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say lenite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlinaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈliːnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.