How to pronounce khatyrkite
Say it like KAT-eer-kyte. Khatyrkite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- eer
- kyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Khatyrkite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of khatyrkite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: KAT-eer-kyte.
What does khatyrkite mean?
- A copper-aluminium mineral, closely related to cupalite.
Questions about saying khatyrkite
How do you pronounce khatyrkite?
Say KAT-eer-kyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætɪrˌkaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkætɪəˌkaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in khatyrkite?
Khatyrkite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · eer · kyte.
Is khatyrkite 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 /ˈkætɪəˌkaɪt/ (KAT-eer-kyte).