How to pronounce sulfite
Say it like SUHL-fyte. Sulfite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL).
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- SUHL
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sulfite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sulfite
American and British speakers say sulfite in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌlˌfaɪt/ in the US and /ˈsʌlˌfaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHL-fyte.
What does sulfite mean?
- Any salt of sulfurous acid.
Where does sulfite come from?
From sulfur + -ite (“suffix used for salts of acids ending in -ous”).
Questions about saying sulfite
How do you pronounce sulfite?
Say SUHL-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌlˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsʌlˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sulfite?
Sulfite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHL). Broken into parts: SUHL · fyte.
Do Americans and Brits say sulfite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌlˌfaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsʌlˌfaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.