How to pronounce davemaoite
Say it like dayv-MOW-eyet. Davemaoite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOW).
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- dayv
- MOW
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Davemaoite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dayvGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- MOWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of davemaoite
American and British speakers say davemaoite in essentially the same way: /ˌdeɪvˈmaʊaɪt/ in the US and /ˌdeɪvˈmaʊaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: dayv-MOW-eyet.
What does davemaoite mean?
- A high-pressure calcium silicate perovskite mineral with chemical formula CaSiO₃.
Where does davemaoite come from?
From Dave + Mao + -ite, after Chinese-American geophysicist Ho-Kwang (Dave) Mao, who first described it from theory.
Questions about saying davemaoite
How do you pronounce davemaoite?
Say dayv-MOW-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˌdeɪvˈmaʊaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdeɪvˈmaʊaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in davemaoite?
Davemaoite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MOW). Broken into parts: dayv · MOW · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say davemaoite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdeɪvˈmaʊaɪt/ and the British form is /ˌdeɪvˈmaʊaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.