How to pronounce amazonite
Say it like AM-uh-zuh-nyte. Amazonite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM).
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- AM
- uh
- zuh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amazonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AMSay 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.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of amazonite
American and British speakers say amazonite in essentially the same way: /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AM-uh-zuh-nyte.
What does amazonite mean?
- A gem variety of microcline feldspar, varying from bright verdigris green to a bluish green.
Where does amazonite come from?
From Amazon + -ite; the gem does not actually come from the Amazon, but it was confused with an unrelated green stone that does.
Questions about saying amazonite
How do you pronounce amazonite?
Say AM-uh-zuh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amazonite?
Amazonite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AM). Broken into parts: AM · uh · zuh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say amazonite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæməzəˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.