How to pronounce phyllite
Say it like FIL-eyet. Phyllite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈfɪˌlaɪt/FIL-eyet
UK British/ˈfɪˌlaɪt/FIL-eyet
- FIL
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phyllite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phyllite
American and British speakers say phyllite in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈfɪˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIL-eyet.
What does phyllite mean?
noun
- A type of metamorphic rock formed from clay-rich sediments called pelites.
Questions about saying phyllite
How do you pronounce phyllite?
Say FIL-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phyllite?
Phyllite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIL). Broken into parts: FIL · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say phyllite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfɪˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.