How to pronounce rhyolite
Say it like RY-uh-lyte. Rhyolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY).
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- RY
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rhyolite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of rhyolite
American and British speakers say rhyolite in essentially the same way: /ˈraɪəˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈraɪəˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: RY-uh-lyte.
What does rhyolite mean?
- An igneous, volcanic (extrusive) rock, of felsic composition, with aphanitic to porphyritic texture.
Questions about saying rhyolite
How do you pronounce rhyolite?
Say RY-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈraɪəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈraɪəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rhyolite?
Rhyolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (RY). Broken into parts: RY · uh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say rhyolite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈraɪəˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈraɪəˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.