How to pronounce chondrite
Say it like KON-dryte. Chondrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON).
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US American/ˈkɑndraɪt/KON-dryte
UK British/ˈkɒndraɪt/KON-dryte
- KON
- dryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chondrite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chondrite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: KON-dryte.
What does chondrite mean?
noun
- A meteorite consisting of rock containing chondrules.
Questions about saying chondrite
How do you pronounce chondrite?
Say KON-dryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkɑndraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkɒndraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chondrite?
Chondrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KON). Broken into parts: KON · dryte.
Is chondrite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈkɒndraɪt/ (KON-dryte).