How to pronounce hemimorphite
Say it like hem-uh-MOR-fyte. Hemimorphite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR).
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- hem
- uh
- MOR
- fyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hemimorphite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hemGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- fyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hemimorphite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: hem-uh-MAW-fyte.
What does hemimorphite mean?
- An orthorhombic-pyramidal mineral containing hydrogen, oxygen, silicon, and zinc, a hydrated zinc silicate.
Where does hemimorphite come from?
From hemimorphic + -ite.
Questions about saying hemimorphite
How do you pronounce hemimorphite?
Say hem-uh-MOR-fyte. The American pronunciation is /ˌhɛməˈmɔrˌfaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌhɛməˈmɔːˌfaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hemimorphite?
Hemimorphite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOR). Broken into parts: hem · uh · MOR · fyte.
Is hemimorphite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhɛməˈmɔːˌfaɪt/ (hem-uh-MAW-fyte).