How to pronounce chalcopyrite
Say it like kal-kuh-PY-ryte. Chalcopyrite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PY).
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- kal
- kuh
- PY
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chalcopyrite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chalcopyrite
American and British speakers say chalcopyrite in essentially the same way: /ˌkælkəˈpaɪˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˌkælkəˈpaɪˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-kuh-PY-ryte.
What does chalcopyrite mean?
- A yellow mineral that is a mixed sulfide of copper and iron, with the chemical formula CuFeS₂.
Where does chalcopyrite come from?
From chalco- (“copper, ore”) + pyrite.
Questions about saying chalcopyrite
How do you pronounce chalcopyrite?
Say kal-kuh-PY-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælkəˈpaɪˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˌkælkəˈpaɪˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chalcopyrite?
Chalcopyrite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PY). Broken into parts: kal · kuh · PY · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say chalcopyrite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælkəˈpaɪˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˌkælkəˈpaɪˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.