How to pronounce chrysotile
Say it like KRIS-uh-til. Chrysotile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS).
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- KRIS
- uh
- til
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Chrysotile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tilKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of chrysotile
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KRIS-uh-til.
What does chrysotile mean?
- A fibrous silicate mineral with the chemical formula Mg₃(Si₂O₅)(OH)₄; a form of serpentine asbestos.
Questions about saying chrysotile
How do you pronounce chrysotile?
Say KRIS-uh-til. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪsətɪl/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪsətɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in chrysotile?
Chrysotile has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIS). Broken into parts: KRIS · uh · til.
Is chrysotile 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 /ˈkrɪsətɪl/ (KRIS-uh-til).