How to pronounce labradorite
Say it like LAB-ruh-dor-eyet. Labradorite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB).
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US American/ˈlæbrəˌdɔˌraɪt/LAB-ruh-dor-eyet
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- LAB
- ruh
- dor
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Labradorite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LABSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eyetGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does labradorite mean?
noun
- A plagioclase feldspar mineral, calcium sodium aluminum silicate, often very coarsely crystalline, used as a decorative stone for carvings and building façades.
Where does labradorite come from?
From Labrador + -ite.
Questions about saying labradorite
How do you pronounce labradorite?
Say LAB-ruh-dor-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæbrəˌdɔˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in labradorite?
Labradorite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAB). Broken into parts: LAB · ruh · dor · eyet.