How to pronounce magnesite
Say it like MAG-nuh-syte. Magnesite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG).
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- MAG
- nuh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Magnesite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of magnesite
American and British speakers say magnesite in essentially the same way: /ˈmæɡnəˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈmæɡnəˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAG-nuh-syte.
What does magnesite mean?
- A form of magnesium carbonate, MgCO₃, occurring as dolomite (with calcite) but rarely found in the pure state.
Where does magnesite come from?
Named after its composition in 1807.
Questions about saying magnesite
How do you pronounce magnesite?
Say MAG-nuh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæɡnəˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmæɡnəˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in magnesite?
Magnesite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAG). Broken into parts: MAG · nuh · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say magnesite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæɡnəˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmæɡnəˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.