How to pronounce lonsdaleite
Say it like LONZ-duh-lyte. Lonsdaleite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LONZ).
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- LONZ
- duh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lonsdaleite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LONZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lonsdaleite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: LONZ-duh-lyte.
What does lonsdaleite mean?
- A hexagonal-dihexagonal dipyramidal mineral containing carbon. Also called hexagonal diamond.
Where does lonsdaleite come from?
From Lonsdale + -ite, in honor of Irish crystallographer Kathleen Lonsdale.
Questions about saying lonsdaleite
How do you pronounce lonsdaleite?
Say LONZ-duh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɑnzdəlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈlɒnzdəlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lonsdaleite?
Lonsdaleite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LONZ). Broken into parts: LONZ · duh · lyte.
Is lonsdaleite 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 /ˈlɒnzdəlaɪt/ (LONZ-duh-lyte).