How to pronounce alexandrite
Say it like al-ig-ZAN-dryte. Alexandrite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN).
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US American/ˌælɪɡˈzændraɪt/al-ig-ZAN-dryte
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- al
- ig
- ZAN
- dryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Alexandrite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- alGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- dryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does alexandrite mean?
noun
- A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.
Where does alexandrite come from?
From Alexander + -ite, named after Alexander II of Russia.
Questions about saying alexandrite
How do you pronounce alexandrite?
Say al-ig-ZAN-dryte. The American pronunciation is /ˌælɪɡˈzændraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in alexandrite?
Alexandrite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZAN). Broken into parts: al · ig · ZAN · dryte.