How to Pronounce Granites

To pronounce "granites", say GRAN-it-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

GRAN-it-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “granites”

"granites" has 3 syllables: gran-it-es. It rhymes with planets and gannets, if that helps it stick.

What does granites mean?

noun

  1. A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.
  2. Toughness; the quality of having a thick skin or being rough.

Words that rhyme with granites

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planetsgannetskanitz

Related words

leucocraticgranulitegranodioritegneissesquartzitegarnetsagatessandstone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "granites"?▾

"Granites" has 3 syllables: gran · it · es.

What does "granites" mean?▾

Granites: A group of igneous and plutonic rocks composed primarily of feldspar and quartz. Usually contains one or more dark minerals, which may be mica, pyroxene, or amphibole. Granite is quarried for building stone, road gravel, decorative stone, and tombstones. Common colors are gray, white, pink, and yellow-brown.

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