How to pronounce azurite
Say it like AZH-uh-ryte. Azurite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AZH).
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- AZH
- uh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Azurite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AZHSay 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.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of azurite
American and British speakers say azurite in essentially the same way: /ˈæʒəˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈæʒjʊˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: AZH-yuh-ryte.
What does azurite mean?
- A blue vitreous mineral; a basic hydrated copper carbonate, with the chemical formula Cu²⁺₃(CO₃)₂(OH)₂, used since antiquity as a blue pigment or ores to extract metallic copper.
Questions about saying azurite
How do you pronounce azurite?
Say AZH-uh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈæʒəˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈæʒjʊˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in azurite?
Azurite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AZH). Broken into parts: AZH · uh · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say azurite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæʒəˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈæʒjʊˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.