How to pronounce opalite
Say it like OH-puh-lyte. Opalite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- puh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Opalite 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.
- puhKeep 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 opalite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: OH-puh-lyte.
What does opalite mean?
- Opal; some variety of it; an artificial mineral resembling it.
- Opal glass, formed into tiles or bricks.
Where does opalite come from?
From opal + -ite. First attested in 1896.
Questions about saying opalite
How do you pronounce opalite?
Say OH-puh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊpəlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈəʊpəlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in opalite?
Opalite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · puh · lyte.
Is opalite 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 /ˈəʊpəlaɪt/ (OH-puh-lyte).