How to pronounce franklinite
Say it like FRANG-klih-nyte. Franklinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG).
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- FRANG
- klih
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Franklinite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- klihKeep 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 franklinite
American and British speakers say franklinite in essentially the same way: /ˈfræŋklɪˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈfræŋklɪˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FRANG-klih-nyte.
What does franklinite mean?
- An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing iron, manganese, oxygen, and zinc.
Where does franklinite come from?
From Franklin + -ite.
Questions about saying franklinite
How do you pronounce franklinite?
Say FRANG-klih-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋklɪˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋklɪˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in franklinite?
Franklinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG). Broken into parts: FRANG · klih · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say franklinite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfræŋklɪˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfræŋklɪˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.