How to pronounce biotite
Say it like BY-uh-tyte. Biotite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY).
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- BY
- uh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Biotite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of biotite
American and British speakers say biotite in essentially the same way: /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ in the US and /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: BY-uh-tyte.
What does biotite mean?
- A dark brown mica; it is a mixed aluminosilicate and fluoride of potassium, magnesium and iron.
Where does biotite come from?
From Biot + -ite, named by J.F.L.
Questions about saying biotite
How do you pronounce biotite?
Say BY-uh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in biotite?
Biotite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BY). Broken into parts: BY · uh · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say biotite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈbaɪəˌtaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.