How to pronounce malachite
Say it like MAL-uh-kyte. Malachite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈmæləˌkaɪt/MAL-uh-kyte
UK British/ˈmæləˌkaɪt/MAL-uh-kyte
- MAL
- uh
- kyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Malachite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of malachite
American and British speakers say malachite in essentially the same way: /ˈmæləˌkaɪt/ in the US and /ˈmæləˌkaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAL-uh-kyte.
What does malachite mean?
noun
- A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu₂CO₃(OH)₂; one of the principal ores of copper.
- A mild green color, like that of the mineral.
- Of a color ranging from olive-taupe to a mild to deeply-rich (at times seemingly translucent) green, like that of the mineral which is present on oxidized copper.
Questions about saying malachite
How do you pronounce malachite?
Say MAL-uh-kyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmæləˌkaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmæləˌkaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in malachite?
Malachite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAL). Broken into parts: MAL · uh · kyte.
Do Americans and Brits say malachite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmæləˌkaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmæləˌkaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.