How to pronounce marcasite
Say it like MAR-kuh-syte. Marcasite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR).
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- MAR
- kuh
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Marcasite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of marcasite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAH-kuh-syte.
What does marcasite mean?
- The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS₂, occurring as yellow crystals.
- Pyrite.
Questions about saying marcasite
How do you pronounce marcasite?
Say MAR-kuh-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑrkəsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɑːkəsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in marcasite?
Marcasite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAR). Broken into parts: MAR · kuh · syte.
Is marcasite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈmɑːkəsaɪt/ (MAH-kuh-syte).