How to pronounce pykrete
Say it like PY-kreet. Pykrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pykrete. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PY
- kreet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pykrete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- kreetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pykrete
American and British speakers say pykrete in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪkrit/ in the US and /ˈpaɪkrit/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-kreet.
What does pykrete mean?
- A solid substance made of water ice and sawdust, stronger than pure ice. Originally to be used in combination with a refrigeration system as hull material for warships. Used as a building material for ice buildings (such as winter ice hotels) and ice sculptures, usually without the originally envisi
Where does pykrete come from?
Blend of Pyke + concrete, Named after British inventor Geoffrey Pyke.
Questions about saying pykrete
How do you pronounce pykrete?
Say PY-kreet. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪkrit/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪkrit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pykrete?
Pykrete has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · kreet.
Do Americans and Brits say pykrete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪkrit/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪkrit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.