How to Pronounce "kryptonite"
word
ˈkɹɪptəˌnaɪt
KRIP-tuh-nyt
ˈkɹɪptənaɪt
KRIP-tuh-nyt
Definition
A fictional green mineral from the Superman comics that weakens Superman; commonly used to mean something that is someone's weakness.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɹɪptəˌnaɪt
British English
ˈkɹɪptənaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KRIP-tuh-nyt
UK
KRIP-tuh-nyt
Listen in Context
Superman cannot touch kryptonite.
For Superman, kryptonite is dangerous.
Many fans know about kryptonite from the comics.
Chocolate is definitely my kryptonite—I just can't resist it!