How to pronounce eclogite
Say it like EK-luh-jyte. Eclogite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK).
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- EK
- luh
- jyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Eclogite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- EKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of eclogite
American and British speakers say eclogite in essentially the same way: /ˈɛklədʒaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɛklədʒaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: EK-luh-jyte.
What does eclogite mean?
- A coarse-grained metamorphic rock, a mixture of pyroxene, quartz, and feldspar with inclusions of red garnet.
Questions about saying eclogite
How do you pronounce eclogite?
Say EK-luh-jyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛklədʒaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɛklədʒaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in eclogite?
Eclogite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EK). Broken into parts: EK · luh · jyte.
Do Americans and Brits say eclogite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛklədʒaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɛklədʒaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.