How to pronounce clintonite
Say it like KLIN-tuh-nyte. Clintonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN).
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- KLIN
- tuh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Clintonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of clintonite
American and British speakers say clintonite in essentially the same way: /ˈklɪntəˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈklɪntəˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLIN-tuh-nyte.
What does clintonite mean?
- A calcium magnesium aluminium phyllosilicate mineral of the margarite group of micas.
Where does clintonite come from?
From Clinton + -ite. From DeWitt Clinton, the politician for whom it is named in honor of.
Questions about saying clintonite
How do you pronounce clintonite?
Say KLIN-tuh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈklɪntəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈklɪntəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in clintonite?
Clintonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLIN). Broken into parts: KLIN · tuh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say clintonite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklɪntəˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈklɪntəˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.