How to pronounce amphibolite
Say it like am-FIB-uh-lyte. Amphibolite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB).
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- am
- FIB
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Amphibolite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- amKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of amphibolite
American and British speakers say amphibolite in essentially the same way: /æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt/ in the US and /æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: am-FIB-uh-lyte.
What does amphibolite mean?
- Any of a class of metamorphic rocks composed mainly of amphibole with some quartz etc.
Where does amphibolite come from?
From amphibole + -ite.
Questions about saying amphibolite
How do you pronounce amphibolite?
Say am-FIB-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in amphibolite?
Amphibolite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIB). Broken into parts: am · FIB · uh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say amphibolite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt/ and the British form is /æmˈfɪbəˌlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.