How to pronounce fluorite
Say it like FLUU-er-eyet. Fluorite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUU).
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- FLUU
- er
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fluorite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLUUSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eyetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of fluorite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FLUU-uh-eyet.
What does fluorite mean?
- A widely occurring mineral comprising calcium fluoride plus or minus impurities, of various colors, used as a flux in steelmaking, and in the manufacture of glass, enamels and hydrofluoric acid.“Fluorite is an important natural resource of Thailand.”
Where does fluorite come from?
From fluor + -ite.
Questions about saying fluorite
How do you pronounce fluorite?
Say FLUU-er-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈflʊɚˌaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈflʊəˌaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fluorite?
Fluorite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLUU). Broken into parts: FLUU · er · eyet.
Is fluorite 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 /ˈflʊəˌaɪt/ (FLUU-uh-eyet).