How to pronounce oolite
Say it like OH-uh-lyte. Oolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Oolite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of oolite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-uh-lyte.
What does oolite mean?
- A rock consisting of spherical grains within a mineral cortex accreted around a nucleus, often of quartz grains.
- An ooid or oolith.
Where does oolite come from?
From oo- + -lite, after German Oolit.
Questions about saying oolite
How do you pronounce oolite?
Say OH-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊəlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊəlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in oolite?
Oolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · uh · lyte.
Is oolite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈəʊəlaɪt/ (OH-uh-lyte).