How to pronounce jadeite
Say it like JAY-dyte. Jadeite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY).
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- JAY
- dyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Jadeite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of jadeite
American and British speakers say jadeite in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒeɪˌdaɪt/ in the US and /ˈdʒeɪˌdaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: JAY-dyte.
What does jadeite mean?
- A pyroxene mineral, a sodium aluminium silicate with the chemical formula Na(Al,Fe³⁺)Si₂O₆, found in metamorphic rocks.
Where does jadeite come from?
From jade + -ite.
Questions about saying jadeite
How do you pronounce jadeite?
Say JAY-dyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒeɪˌdaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒeɪˌdaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in jadeite?
Jadeite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JAY). Broken into parts: JAY · dyte.
Do Americans and Brits say jadeite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒeɪˌdaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈdʒeɪˌdaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.