How to pronounce dolomite
Say it like DOH-luh-myte. Dolomite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH).
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- DOH
- luh
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dolomite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dolomite
American and British speakers say dolomite in essentially the same way: /ˈdoʊləˌmaɪt/ in the US and /ˈdɒləˌmaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: DOL-uh-myte.
What does dolomite mean?
- An evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO₃)₂; it also exists as the rock dolostone.
Where does dolomite come from?
From French dolomite, coined March 1792 by Nicolas de Saussure, named after French mineralogist and engineer Déodat de Dolomieu (1750–1801) who described the stone in 1791 by adding -ite, from place name Dolomieu, Isère.
Questions about saying dolomite
How do you pronounce dolomite?
Say DOH-luh-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdoʊləˌmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdɒləˌmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dolomite?
Dolomite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DOH). Broken into parts: DOH · luh · myte.
Do Americans and Brits say dolomite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdoʊləˌmaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdɒləˌmaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.