How to pronounce limonite
Say it like LY-muh-nyte. Limonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY).
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- LY
- muh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Limonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of limonite
American and British speakers say limonite in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: LY-muh-nyte.
What does limonite mean?
- Any of several natural hydrous iron oxides; often a mixture of goethite and hematite with clays and manganese oxide.
Questions about saying limonite
How do you pronounce limonite?
Say LY-muh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in limonite?
Limonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LY). Broken into parts: LY · muh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say limonite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪməˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.