How to pronounce cassiterite
Say it like kuh-SIT-uh-ryte. Cassiterite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIT).
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- kuh
- SIT
- uh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cassiterite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of cassiterite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-SIT-uh-ryte.
What does cassiterite mean?
- A generally black mineral, composed of tin oxide, SnO₂, which is an important ore of tin.
Questions about saying cassiterite
How do you pronounce cassiterite?
Say kuh-SIT-uh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /kəˈsɪtəˌraɪt/. In British English it is /kəˈsɪtəˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cassiterite?
Cassiterite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIT). Broken into parts: kuh · SIT · uh · ryte.
Is cassiterite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˈsɪtəˌraɪt/ (kuh-SIT-uh-ryte).