How to pronounce hawaiite
Say it like huh-WY-eyet. Hawaiite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WY).
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- huh
- WY
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hawaiite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- huhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- WYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hawaiite
American and British speakers say hawaiite in essentially the same way: /həˈwaɪaɪt/ in the US and /həˈwaɪaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: huh-WY-eyet.
What does hawaiite mean?
- An olivine basalt intermediate between alkali olivine and mugearite.
- A gem variety of olivine peridot.
Where does hawaiite come from?
From Hawaii + -ite.
Questions about saying hawaiite
How do you pronounce hawaiite?
Say huh-WY-eyet. The American pronunciation is /həˈwaɪaɪt/. In British English it is /həˈwaɪaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hawaiite?
Hawaiite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WY). Broken into parts: huh · WY · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say hawaiite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /həˈwaɪaɪt/ and the British form is /həˈwaɪaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.