How to pronounce adularia
Say it like aj-uh-LER-ee-uh. Adularia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER).
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- aj
- uh
- LER
- ee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Adularia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ajGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of adularia
American and British speakers say adularia in essentially the same way: /ˌædʒəˈlɛriə/ in the US and /ˌædʒʊˈlɛəriə/ in the UK.
British respelling: aj-uu-LAIR-ree-uh.
What does adularia mean?
- A variety of orthoclase feldspar found as colorless to white prismatic crystals in cavities in metamorphic rocks. Some specimens reflect a bluish sheen along crystal faces. This phenomenon is called adularescence, and adularia with this property is called moonstone. (See sanidine).
Where does adularia come from?
Named for the type locality at Adular, Switzerland.
Words that rhyme with adularia
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Questions about saying adularia
How do you pronounce adularia?
Say aj-uh-LER-ee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌædʒəˈlɛriə/. In British English it is /ˌædʒʊˈlɛəriə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in adularia?
Adularia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LER). Broken into parts: aj · uh · LER · ee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say adularia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌædʒəˈlɛriə/ and the British form is /ˌædʒʊˈlɛəriə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.