How to pronounce allophane
Say it like AL-uh-fayn. Allophane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL).
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- AL
- uh
- fayn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Allophane pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- faynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of allophane
American and British speakers say allophane in essentially the same way: /ˈæləˌfeɪn/ in the US and /ˈæləˌfeɪn/ in the UK.
British respelling: AL-uh-fayn.
What does allophane mean?
- An amorphous hydrous aluminium silicate clay mineral
Where does allophane come from?
From allo- + -phane.
Questions about saying allophane
How do you pronounce allophane?
Say AL-uh-fayn. The American pronunciation is /ˈæləˌfeɪn/. In British English it is /ˈæləˌfeɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in allophane?
Allophane has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AL). Broken into parts: AL · uh · fayn.
Do Americans and Brits say allophane the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæləˌfeɪn/ and the British form is /ˈæləˌfeɪn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.