How to pronounce bauxite
Say it like BAWK-syte. Bauxite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWK).
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- BAWK
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bauxite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAWKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bauxite
American and British speakers say bauxite in essentially the same way: /ˈbɔksaɪt/ in the US and /ˈbɔːksaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAWK-syte.
What does bauxite mean?
- The principal ore of aluminium; a clay-like mineral, being a mixture of hydrated oxides and hydroxides.
Where does bauxite come from?
Derived from the name of Les Baux in France, plus + -ite.
Questions about saying bauxite
How do you pronounce bauxite?
Say BAWK-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɔksaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbɔːksaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bauxite?
Bauxite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAWK). Broken into parts: BAWK · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say bauxite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɔksaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbɔːksaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.