How to Pronounce Graphite

To pronounce "graphite", say GRAPH-it-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɹæfaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “graphite”

"graphite" has 3 syllables: graph-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does graphite mean?

noun

  1. An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant and in "lead" pencils.
  2. Short for graphite-reinforced plastic, a composite plastic made with graphite fibers noted for light weight strength and stiffness.

    “Modern tennis racquets are made of graphite, fibreglass and other man-made materials.”

Synonyms

black leadplumbagoCFRPCRPcarbon fibercompositeplasticpolymer

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Words that rhyme with graphite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

plumbagopyrolyticmineepoxykishmassmoderatedcharcoal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "graphite"?▾

"Graphite" has 3 syllables: graph · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "graphite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "graphite" is /ˈɡɹæfaɪt/.

What does "graphite" mean?▾

Graphite: An allotrope of carbon, consisting of planes of carbon atoms arranged in hexagonal arrays with the planes stacked loosely, that is used as a dry lubricant and in "lead" pencils.

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