How to pronounce dacite
Say it like DAY-syte. Dacite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dacite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dacite
American and British speakers say dacite in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-syte.
What does dacite mean?
- An igneous, volcanic rock with a high iron content.
Where does dacite come from?
From German Dazit, from Latin Dācia (“greater Romania”).
Questions about saying dacite
How do you pronounce dacite?
Say DAY-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dacite?
Dacite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say dacite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.