How to pronounce hornblende
Say it like HORN-blend. Hornblende has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN).
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- HORN
- blend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hornblende pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HORNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- blendGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of hornblende
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: HAWN-blend.
What does hornblende mean?
- A green to black amphibole mineral, of complex structure, formed in the late stages of cooling in igneous rock.
Where does hornblende come from?
From German Hornblende, from Horn (“horn”) + Blende (see blende).
Questions about saying hornblende
How do you pronounce hornblende?
Say HORN-blend. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɔrnˌblɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈhɔːnˌblɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hornblende?
Hornblende has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HORN). Broken into parts: HORN · blend.
Is hornblende 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 /ˈhɔːnˌblɛnd/ (HAWN-blend).