How to pronounce euxenite
Say it like YOOK-sih-nyte. Euxenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOK).
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- YOOK
- sih
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Euxenite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of euxenite
American and British speakers say euxenite in essentially the same way: /ˈjuksɪˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈjuːksɪˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOOK-sih-nyte.
What does euxenite mean?
- A dark brown lustrous mineral that is a mixed oxide of cerium, erbium, titanium, uranium, yttrium and other more common metals, with the chemical formula (Y,Ca,Ce,U,Th)(Nb,Ta,Ti)₂O₆.
Questions about saying euxenite
How do you pronounce euxenite?
Say YOOK-sih-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈjuksɪˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈjuːksɪˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in euxenite?
Euxenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOOK). Broken into parts: YOOK · sih · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say euxenite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjuksɪˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈjuːksɪˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.