How to pronounce pearlite
Say it like PUR-lyte. Pearlite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pearlite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pearlite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-lyte.
What does pearlite mean?
- A two-phased lamellar structure composed of alternating layers of alpha ferrite and cementite that occurs in some steels and cast irons, having a pearlescent appearance.
- Alternative form of perlite.
Where does pearlite come from?
From pearl + -ite.
Questions about saying pearlite
How do you pronounce pearlite?
Say PUR-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pearlite?
Pearlite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · lyte.
Is pearlite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɜːlaɪt/ (PUR-lyte).