How to pronounce stalagmite
Say it like stuh-LAG-myte. Stalagmite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAG).
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- stuh
- LAG
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stalagmite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- myteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stalagmite
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
British respelling: STAL-ug-myte.
What does stalagmite mean?
- A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or other mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that lies on the ground of a cave.
Questions about saying stalagmite
How do you pronounce stalagmite?
Say stuh-LAG-myte. The American pronunciation is /stəˈlæɡˌmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstæləɡˌmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stalagmite?
Stalagmite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LAG). Broken into parts: stuh · LAG · myte.
Is stalagmite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈstæləɡˌmaɪt/ (STAL-ug-myte).