How to pronounce tachylyte
Say it like TAK-uh-lyte. Tachylyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tachylyte pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay 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 tachylyte
American and British speakers say tachylyte in essentially the same way: /ˈtækəˌlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈtækəˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAK-uh-lyte.
What does tachylyte mean?
- A black, vitreous basalt of volcanic origin.
Where does tachylyte come from?
From tachy- + -lyte.
Words that rhyme with tachylyte
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tachylyte.
Questions about saying tachylyte
How do you pronounce tachylyte?
Say TAK-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈtækəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtækəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tachylyte?
Tachylyte has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · uh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say tachylyte the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtækəˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtækəˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.