How to pronounce "satellite"

satellite

Noun
American
/ˈsætəˌlaɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

sat el lite

How natives say satellite

British
/ˈsætəlaɪt/

Syllable Breakdown

sat el lite

How natives say satellite

Pronunciation Guide In American

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'sat' as in 'sat on the chair', stressing the 'sæ' sound.

  • Move to 'el', pronounced like 'uhl'. Keep the 'e' subtle.

  • End with 'lite', rhyming with 'light', emphasizing 'laɪt'.

Common Mistakes

  • Misspelling 'sat' (sat-al-li-te)

  • Over-stressing 'el' (sat-ELL-lite)

  • Dropping the 't' sound at the end (sat-uh-lie)

Pronunciation Guide In British

Pronunciation Steps

  • Begin with 'sat', similar to American, focusing on the short 'æ' sound.

  • Proceed to 'el', slightly softer than in American.

  • Conclude with 'lite', lighter 'laɪt', emphasizing clarity.

common mistakes

  • same as American

  • same as American

  • same as American

FAQ

How many syllables are in 'satellite'?

There are three syllables: sat-el-lite.

Is the 't' in 'satellite' silent?

No, both 't' sounds should be pronounced.

Where is the stress in 'satellite'?

The main stress is on the first syllable: 'sat'.

Definition

satellite

An object placed in orbit around the earth or another planet.

Word Family

satellitic

/ˌsætəˈlɪtɪk/

adjective

Relating to a satellite

Example: They studied the satellitic movement.

satellite dish

/ˈsætəlaɪt ˌdɪʃ/

noun

A dish for receiving signals from satellites

Example: The satellite dish was on the roof.

satellite navigation

/ˈsætəlaɪt ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/

noun

System of using satellites for navigation

Example: They used satellite navigation to find the way.

Key Pronunciation Differences

Main stress change

- satellitic vs. satellite

Addition of 'dish' changes flow from 'satellite'

Additional syllables in navigation vs. satellite

Pro Tips

Stress practice

Focus on correctly stressing the first syllable to improve naturalness.

Ending clarity

Practice smoothing 'lite' to avoid abrupt endings.

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/ˈtʃælɪndʒ/

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/ˈkɛmɪkəl/

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/ˈkɛmɪstri/

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/ˈsaɪbərˌspeɪs/

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/ˈdɪfərəns/

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