How to pronounce lignite
Say it like LIG-nyte. Lignite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG).
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- LIG
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lignite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lignite
American and British speakers say lignite in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LIG-nyte.
What does lignite mean?
- A low-grade, brownish-black coal.
Where does lignite come from?
From French lignite, from Latin lignum (“firewood”) + -ite.
Questions about saying lignite
How do you pronounce lignite?
Say LIG-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lignite?
Lignite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LIG). Broken into parts: LIG · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say lignite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪɡˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.