How to pronounce austenite
Say it like AW-stih-nyte. Austenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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- AW
- stih
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Austenite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- stihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of austenite
American and British speakers say austenite in essentially the same way: /ˈɔstɪnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɒstɪnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: OS-tih-nyte.
What does austenite mean?
- Synonym of gamma iron.
Where does austenite come from?
After William Roberts-Austen (1843-1902).
Questions about saying austenite
How do you pronounce austenite?
Say AW-stih-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔstɪnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɒstɪnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in austenite?
Austenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · stih · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say austenite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɔstɪnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɒstɪnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.