How to pronounce anorthite
Say it like a-NOR-thyte. Anorthite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR).
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- a
- NOR
- thyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anorthite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- aKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- NORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anorthite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: a-NAW-thyte.
What does anorthite mean?
- A variety of plagioclase feldspar, the calcium endmember of that series.
Questions about saying anorthite
How do you pronounce anorthite?
Say a-NOR-thyte. The American pronunciation is /æˈnɔrˌθaɪt/. In British English it is /æˈnɔːˌθaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anorthite?
Anorthite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NOR). Broken into parts: a · NOR · thyte.
Is anorthite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /æˈnɔːˌθaɪt/ (a-NAW-thyte).