How to pronounce chromite
Say it like KROH-myte. Chromite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH).
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US American/ˈkroʊmaɪt/KROH-myte
UK British/ˈkrəʊmaɪt/KROH-myte
- KROH
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chromite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- myteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of chromite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KROH-myte.
What does chromite mean?
noun
- A dark brown mineral species with the formula FeCr₂O₄.
- Any member of the chromite-magnesiochromite series that is a mixed oxide of iron, magnesium and chromium with the formula (Fe,Mg)Cr₂O₄. It is a commercial source of chromium.
Questions about saying chromite
How do you pronounce chromite?
Say KROH-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkroʊmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkrəʊmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chromite?
Chromite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KROH). Broken into parts: KROH · myte.
Is chromite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkrəʊmaɪt/ (KROH-myte).