How to pronounce kostovite
Say it like KOH-stoh-vyte. Kostovite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH).
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- KOH
- stoh
- vyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kostovite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- stohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- vyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of kostovite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: KOH-stoh-vyte.
What does kostovite mean?
- An orthorhombic-pyramidal gray white mineral containing copper, gold, and tellurium.
Where does kostovite come from?
Named after Bulgarian mineralogist Ivan Kostov Nikolov (1913–2004) + -ite
Questions about saying kostovite
How do you pronounce kostovite?
Say KOH-stoh-vyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈkoʊstoʊvaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈkəʊstəʊvaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kostovite?
Kostovite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOH). Broken into parts: KOH · stoh · vyte.
Is kostovite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈkəʊstəʊvaɪt/ (KOH-stoh-vyte).