How to pronounce cummingtonite
Say it like KUHM-ing-tuh-nyte. Cummingtonite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM).
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- KUHM
- ing
- tuh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cummingtonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. 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 cummingtonite
American and British speakers say cummingtonite in essentially the same way: /ˈkʌmɪŋtəˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈkʌmɪŋtəˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: KUHM-ing-tuh-nyte.
What does cummingtonite mean?
- A mineral, magnesium-iron silicate hydroxide, (Mg,Fe)₇Si₈O₂₂(OH)₂.
Where does cummingtonite come from?
From Cummington + -ite, since it was originally discovered in Cummington, Massachusetts.
Questions about saying cummingtonite
How do you pronounce cummingtonite?
Say KUHM-ing-tuh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʌmɪŋtəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkʌmɪŋtəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cummingtonite?
Cummingtonite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUHM). Broken into parts: KUHM · ing · tuh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say cummingtonite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkʌmɪŋtəˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈkʌmɪŋtəˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.