How to pronounce letovicite
Say it like let-oh-VIT-syte. Letovicite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIT).
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- let
- oh
- VIT
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Letovicite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- letKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- VITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of letovicite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: let-oh-VIT-syte.
What does letovicite mean?
- A triclinic mineral with chemical formula (NH₃)₃H(SO₄)₂.
Where does letovicite come from?
From Czech Letovice + -ite, since the mineral was first described there.
Questions about saying letovicite
How do you pronounce letovicite?
Say let-oh-VIT-syte. The American pronunciation is /lɛtoʊˈvɪtsaɪt/. In British English it is /lɛtəʊˈvɪtsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in letovicite?
Letovicite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIT). Broken into parts: let · oh · VIT · syte.
Is letovicite 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 /lɛtəʊˈvɪtsaɪt/ (let-oh-VIT-syte).