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How to pronounce calaverite

Say it like kal-uh-VER-eyet. Calaverite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VER).

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US American/ˌkæləˈvɛraɪt/kal-uh-VER-eyet
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
  • kal
  • uh
  • VER
  • eyet
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Calaverite pronunciation, sound by sound

Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.

  1. kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. VERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
  4. eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.

What does calaverite mean?

noun
  1. A mineral form of gold telluride, (AuTe₂).

Where does calaverite come from?

From Calaveras + -ite.

Words that rhyme with calaverite

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Questions about saying calaverite

How do you pronounce calaverite?

Say kal-uh-VER-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˌkæləˈvɛraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in calaverite?

Calaverite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VER). Broken into parts: kal · uh · VER · eyet.

Pronunciation from Wiktionary; meaning and origin adapted from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0).