How to Pronounce Laterite

To pronounce "laterite", say LAT-er-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈlatəɹʌɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈlatəɹʌɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “laterite”

"laterite" has 4 syllables: lat-er-it-e.

What does laterite mean?

noun

  1. A red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads.

Synonyms

murram

Related words

pisoliticlatosolboleplinthosolleptosoloxisollutitelimonite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "laterite"?▾

"Laterite" has 4 syllables: lat · er · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "laterite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "laterite" is /ˈlatəɹʌɪt/.

What does "laterite" mean?▾

Laterite: A red hard or gravel-like soil or subsoil formed in the tropics that has been leached of soluble minerals leaving insoluble iron and aluminium oxides and hydroxides; used to make bricks and roads.

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