How to Pronounce Graphites

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

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Syllables

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Letters

GRAPH-it-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “graphites”

"graphites" has 3 syllables: graph-it-es.

What does graphites 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

Related words

plumbagographygraphgraphenegraphsmetalsmagnetite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "graphites"?▾

"Graphites" has 3 syllables: graph · it · es.

What does "graphites" mean?▾

Graphites: 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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