How to Pronounce Oolite

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

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈəʊəlʌɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “oolite”

"oolite" has 3 syllables: ool-it-e.

What does oolite mean?

noun

  1. A rock consisting of spherical grains within a mineral cortex accreted around a nucleus, often of quartz grains.
  2. An ooid or oolith.

Synonyms

egg-stoneooidoolith

Related words

corallineoolithilliteglobuliteroestonelutitequartzoliteolgite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "oolite"?▾

"Oolite" has 3 syllables: ool · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "oolite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "oolite" is /ˈəʊəlʌɪt/.

What does "oolite" mean?▾

Oolite: A rock consisting of spherical grains within a mineral cortex accreted around a nucleus, often of quartz grains.

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