How to pronounce steatite
Say it like STEE-uh-tyte. Steatite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce steatite. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- STEE
- uh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Steatite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of steatite
American and British speakers say steatite in essentially the same way: /ˈstiəˌtaɪt/ in the US and /ˈstiːəˌtaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEE-uh-tyte.
What does steatite mean?
- Soapstone. (often synonymous; more information at soapstone § Terminology).
Questions about saying steatite
How do you pronounce steatite?
Say STEE-uh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈstiəˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstiːəˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in steatite?
Steatite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEE). Broken into parts: STEE · uh · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say steatite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstiəˌtaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstiːəˌtaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.