How to pronounce satellite
Say it like SAT-uh-lyte. Satellite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satellite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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 satellite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-uh-lyte.
What does satellite mean?
- man-made equipment that orbits around the earth or the moon
- a person who follows or serves another
- any celestial body orbiting around a planet or star
- broadcast or disseminate via satellite
- surrounding and dominated by a central authority or power“a city and its satellite communities”
Where does satellite come from?
From Middle French satellite, from Latin satelles (“attendant”).
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Questions about saying satellite
How do you pronounce satellite?
Say SAT-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsætəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satellite?
Satellite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · uh · lyte.
Is satellite 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 /ˈsætəˌlaɪt/ (SAT-uh-lyte).