How to pronounce calcite
Say it like KAL-syte. Calcite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calcite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of calcite
American and British speakers say calcite in essentially the same way: /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-syte.
What does calcite mean?
- A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO₃, found as limestone, chalk and marble.
Where does calcite come from?
From Latin calx + -ite.
Questions about saying calcite
How do you pronounce calcite?
Say KAL-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkælˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calcite?
Calcite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say calcite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkælˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.