How to pronounce satellites
Say it like SAT-uh-lyts. Satellites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT).
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- SAT
- uh
- lyts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Satellites 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.
- lytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of satellites
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: SAT-uh-lyts.
What does satellites mean?
- plural of satellite How to pronounce satellite
- third-person singular simple present indicative of satellite How to pronounce satellite
Questions about saying satellites
How do you pronounce satellites?
Say SAT-uh-lyts. The American pronunciation is /ˈsætəˌlaɪts/. In British English it is /ˈsætəˌlaɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in satellites?
Satellites has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAT). Broken into parts: SAT · uh · lyts.
Is satellites 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 /ˈsætəˌlaɪts/ (SAT-uh-lyts).