How to pronounce hessite
Say it like HES-eyet. Hessite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HES).
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- HES
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hessite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of hessite
American and British speakers say hessite in essentially the same way: /ˈhɛsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈhɛsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HES-eyet.
What does hessite mean?
- A mineral form of disilver telluride.
Where does hessite come from?
From Hess + -ite, named after Swiss-Russian chemist Germain Henri Hess.
Questions about saying hessite
How do you pronounce hessite?
Say HES-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhɛsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hessite?
Hessite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HES). Broken into parts: HES · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say hessite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhɛsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhɛsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.