How to pronounce feldspar
Say it like FELD-spar. Feldspar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FELD).
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- FELD
- spar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Feldspar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FELDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sparGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of feldspar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FELD-spah.
What does feldspar mean?
- Any of a large group of rock-forming aluminosilicate minerals containing potassium, sodium, or calcium that, together, make up about 60% of the Earth's outer crust.
Where does feldspar come from?
Partial calque of German Feldspat, formed from Feld (“field”) + Spat (“spar”), the second element replaced with the English cognate spar.
Questions about saying feldspar
How do you pronounce feldspar?
Say FELD-spar. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛldˌspɑr/. In British English it is /ˈfɛldspɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in feldspar?
Feldspar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FELD). Broken into parts: FELD · spar.
Is feldspar pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɛldspɑː/ (FELD-spah).