How to pronounce arizonite
Say it like ar-uh-ZOH-nyte. Arizonite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH).
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- ar
- uh
- ZOH
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Arizonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- arGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ZOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of arizonite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ar-ih-ZOH-nyte.
What does arizonite mean?
- A titanate of iron, Fe₂Ti₃O₉.
Where does arizonite come from?
From Arizona + -ite from its discovery in Arizona, USA, proposed by Chase Palmer in 1909.
Questions about saying arizonite
How do you pronounce arizonite?
Say ar-uh-ZOH-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˌærəˈzoʊˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ærɪˈzəʊnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in arizonite?
Arizonite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (ZOH). Broken into parts: ar · uh · ZOH · nyte.
Is arizonite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ærɪˈzəʊnaɪt/ (ar-ih-ZOH-nyte).