How to Pronounce Stalactites

To pronounce "stalactites", say STAL-act-it-es — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

STAL-act-it-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “stalactites”

"stalactites" has 4 syllables: stal-act-it-es.

What does stalactites mean?

noun

  1. A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

Related words

stalagmitesstalagmitestromatolitesstalagscavernsstromatolitecavernedcrystallites

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How many syllables are in "stalactites"?▾

"Stalactites" has 4 syllables: stal · act · it · es.

What does "stalactites" mean?▾

Stalactites: A secondary mineral deposit of calcium carbonate or another mineral, in shapes similar to icicles, that hangs from the roof of a cave.

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