How do you pronounce "graphite"?

In American English: /ˈgræˌfaɪt/ (GRA-feyet). In British English: /ɡɹˈafaɪt/ (GR). In Canadian English: /ˈgræˌfʌɪt/ (GRA-fuh-it). In Australian English: /ɡɹˈafaɪt/ (GR).

Is "graphite" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgræˌfaɪt/ (GRA-feyet), while in British English it's /ɡɹˈafaɪt/ (GR).

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graphite

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/ˈgræˌfaɪt/

GRA-feyet

Syllable Breakdown

grægrap·faɪthite

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