pyrite
PAI-rait
pairait
/ˈpaɪɹaɪt/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “pyrite” is spelled “pairait”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | ai | r | ai | t |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /aɪ/ | /ɹ/ | /aɪ/ | /t/ |
English writes “pyrite” with
6 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“pairait” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “pyrite”
rightnightmighttonightquitefightwhitelightwritealright
“pyrite” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “pyrite”?
“pyrite” is pronounced PAI-rait — IPA /ˈpaɪɹaɪt/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “pairait”.
How many syllables are in “pyrite”?
“pyrite” has 2 syllables: PAI-rait (the capitalized syllable is stressed).