How to pronounce leucophanite
Say it like lyoo-KOF-uh-nyte. Leucophanite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF).
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- lyoo
- KOF
- uh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Leucophanite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lyooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- KOFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of leucophanite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lyoo-KOF-uh-nyte.
What does leucophanite mean?
- A sorosilicate mineral that occurs in pegmatites and alkali igneous complexes as yellow, greenish or white triclinic crystals.
Where does leucophanite come from?
Originally named Leukophan (1840) by the Norwegian mineralogist Jens Esmark, in allusion to its whitish color, from leuco- (white) + -phane (“appearing”).
Questions about saying leucophanite
How do you pronounce leucophanite?
Say lyoo-KOF-uh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ljuˈkɑfənaɪt/. In British English it is /ljuːˈkɒfənaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in leucophanite?
Leucophanite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOF). Broken into parts: lyoo · KOF · uh · nyte.
Is leucophanite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ljuːˈkɒfənaɪt/ (lyoo-KOF-uh-nyte).