How to pronounce ophite
Say it like OH-fyte. Ophite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH).
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- OH
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ophite 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.
- fyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ophite
American and British speakers say ophite in essentially the same way: /ˈoʊfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɒfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OF-eyet.
What does ophite mean?
- Any of various rocks having snake-like markings, such as a mottled greenish porphyry.
- Serpent-like; ophidian.
Questions about saying ophite
How do you pronounce ophite?
Say OH-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈoʊfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɒfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ophite?
Ophite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OH). Broken into parts: OH · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say ophite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈoʊfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɒfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.