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How to pronounce chalcocite

Say it like KAL-kuh-syte. Chalcocite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).

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US American/ˈkælkəˌsaɪt/KAL-kuh-syte
UK British/ˈkælkəˌsaɪt/KAL-kuh-syte
  • KAL
  • kuh
  • syte
  • Main stress
  • Lighter stress
  • Unstressed

Chalcocite pronunciation, sound by sound

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

  1. KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
  2. kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
  3. syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.

American vs British pronunciation of chalcocite

American and British speakers say chalcocite in essentially the same way: /ˈkælkəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈkælkəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.

British respelling: KAL-kuh-syte.

What does chalcocite mean?

noun
  1. Cuprous sulfide, Cu₂S, an important ore of copper.

Questions about saying chalcocite

How do you pronounce chalcocite?

Say KAL-kuh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælkəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkælkəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.

How many syllables are in chalcocite?

Chalcocite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · kuh · syte.

Do Americans and Brits say chalcocite the same way?

Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælkəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkælkəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.

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