How to pronounce lydite
Say it like LID-eyet. Lydite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LID).
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- LID
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lydite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lydite
American and British speakers say lydite in essentially the same way: /ˈlɪdaɪt/ in the US and /ˈlɪdaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LID-eyet.
What does lydite mean?
- A variety of black chert.
Questions about saying lydite
How do you pronounce lydite?
Say LID-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɪdaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɪdaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lydite?
Lydite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LID). Broken into parts: LID · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say lydite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɪdaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlɪdaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.