How to Pronounce Bakelite

To pronounce "bakelite", say BAK-el-it-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BAK-el-it-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “bakelite”

"bakelite" has 4 syllables: bak-el-it-e. It rhymes with laccolite and phacolite, if that helps it stick.

What does bakelite mean?

noun

  1. A heat-resisting chemically inert phenol formaldehyde resin (an early thermosetting plastic).

Synonyms

polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride

Words that rhyme with bakelite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

laccolitephacolite

Related words

phenolicthermopolymerphenoplastnovolacplasticpolyetheretherketonepolyetherimide

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bakelite"?▾

"Bakelite" has 4 syllables: bak · el · it · e.

What does "bakelite" mean?▾

Bakelite: A heat-resisting chemically inert phenol formaldehyde resin (an early thermosetting plastic).

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