How to pronounce apatite
Say it like AP-uh-tyte. Apatite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apatite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay 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.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of apatite
American and British speakers say apatite in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ in the US and /ˈæpətaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-tyte.
What does apatite mean?
- A calcium fluoride phosphate of variable composition, sometimes used in the manufacture of fertilizer, as a gemstone, and (in powdered form) as a pigment, and also produced biologically in bones and teeth.
Where does apatite come from?
From international scientific vocabulary, from German Apatit (“apatite”).
Words that rhyme with apatite
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Words that sound like apatite
Questions about saying apatite
How do you pronounce apatite?
Say AP-uh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæpətaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apatite?
Apatite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say apatite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəˌtaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæpətaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.
What words sound the same as apatite?
Apatite sounds the same as appetite in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.