How to pronounce gilsonite
Say it like GHIL-suh-nyte. Gilsonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL).
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- GHIL
- suh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gilsonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of gilsonite
American and British speakers say gilsonite in essentially the same way: /ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHIL-suh-nyte.
What does gilsonite mean?
- A form of asphalt from the Uintah Basin of Utah.
Where does gilsonite come from?
From Gilson + -ite. Named after American rancher S.
Questions about saying gilsonite
How do you pronounce gilsonite?
Say GHIL-suh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gilsonite?
Gilsonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHIL). Broken into parts: GHIL · suh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say gilsonite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈɡɪlsəˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.