How to pronounce berlinite
Say it like ber-LIN-eyet. Berlinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- ber
- LIN
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berlinite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of berlinite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buh-LIN-eyet.
What does berlinite mean?
- A trigonal-trapezohedral mineral containing aluminum, oxygen, and phosphorus.
Where does berlinite come from?
From Berlin + -ite, named in honor of Swedish chemist Nils Johan Berlin.
Questions about saying berlinite
How do you pronounce berlinite?
Say ber-LIN-eyet. The American pronunciation is /bərˈlɪnaɪt/. In British English it is /bəˈlɪnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berlinite?
Berlinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: ber · LIN · eyet.
Is berlinite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bəˈlɪnaɪt/ (buh-LIN-eyet).