How to pronounce poikilitic
Say it like poy-kih-LIT-ik. Poikilitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT).
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- poy
- kih
- LIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poikilitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- poyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- kihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of poikilitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: poy-kih-LIT-ik.
What does poikilitic mean?
- Describing the texture of an igneous rock that has small crystals of one mineral scattered among larger crystals of another
Words that rhyme with poikilitic
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Questions about saying poikilitic
How do you pronounce poikilitic?
Say poy-kih-LIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔɪkɪˈlɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpɔɪkɪˈlɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poikilitic?
Poikilitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT). Broken into parts: poy · kih · LIT · ik.
Is poikilitic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpɔɪkɪˈlɪtɪk/ (poy-kih-LIT-ik).