How to pronounce hashemite
Say it like HASH-uh-myte. Hashemite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HASH).
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- HASH
- uh
- myte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hashemite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HASHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hashemite
American and British speakers say hashemite in essentially the same way: /ˈhæʃəˌmaɪt/ in the US and /ˈhæʃəˌmaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HASH-uh-myte.
What does hashemite mean?
- An orthorhombic-dipyramidal mineral containing barium, chromium, oxygen, and sulfur.
Where does hashemite come from?
Named after the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, within which it occurs.
Questions about saying hashemite
How do you pronounce hashemite?
Say HASH-uh-myte. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæʃəˌmaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhæʃəˌmaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hashemite?
Hashemite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HASH). Broken into parts: HASH · uh · myte.
Do Americans and Brits say hashemite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhæʃəˌmaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhæʃəˌmaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.