How to pronounce faujasite
Say it like FOH-juh-zyte. Faujasite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- juh
- zyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Faujasite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- juhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- zyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of faujasite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-juh-zyte.
What does faujasite mean?
- A zeolite mineral consisting of sodalite cages connected through hexagonal prisms.
Where does faujasite come from?
Borrowed from French faujasite, named after Barthélemy Faujas de Saint-Fond (1741–1819), French geologist, by Alexis Damour, French mineralogist in 1842.
Questions about saying faujasite
How do you pronounce faujasite?
Say FOH-juh-zyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊdʒəzaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊdʒəzaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in faujasite?
Faujasite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · juh · zyte.
Is faujasite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfəʊdʒəzaɪt/ (FOH-juh-zyte).