How to pronounce hematite
Say it like HEM-uh-tyte. Hematite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM).
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- HEM
- uh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hematite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hematite
American and British speakers say hematite in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛməˌtaɪt/ in the US and /ˈhɛməˌtaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HEM-uh-tyte.
What does hematite mean?
- An iron ore, mainly peroxide of iron, Fe₂O₃: iron(III) oxide.
Questions about saying hematite
How do you pronounce hematite?
Say HEM-uh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛməˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛməˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hematite?
Hematite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HEM). Broken into parts: HEM · uh · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say hematite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛməˌtaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhɛməˌtaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.