How to pronounce chalcanthitic
Say it like kal-kan-THIT-ik. Chalcanthitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THIT).
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- kal
- kan
- THIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalcanthitic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kanGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- THITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chalcanthitic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kal-kan-THIT-ik.
What does chalcanthitic mean?
- of or pertaining to chalcanthite (hydrated copper sulfate).
Where does chalcanthitic come from?
From chalcanthite + -ic.
Words that rhyme with chalcanthitic
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Questions about saying chalcanthitic
How do you pronounce chalcanthitic?
Say kal-kan-THIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /kælˌkænˈθɪtɪk/. In British English it is /kælˌkænˈθɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalcanthitic?
Chalcanthitic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (THIT). Broken into parts: kal · kan · THIT · ik.
Is chalcanthitic 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 /kælˌkænˈθɪtɪk/ (kal-kan-THIT-ik).