How to pronounce mcgovernite
Say it like muh-GUHV-er-nyte. Mcgovernite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV).
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- muh
- GUHV
- er
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mcgovernite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GUHVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mcgovernite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-GUHV-uh-nyte.
What does mcgovernite mean?
- A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing arsenic, hydrogen, magnesium, manganese, oxygen, silicon, and zinc.
Where does mcgovernite come from?
From McGovern + -ite, in honor of James J.
Questions about saying mcgovernite
How do you pronounce mcgovernite?
Say muh-GUHV-er-nyte. The American pronunciation is /məˈɡʌvɚˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /məˈɡʌvəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mcgovernite?
Mcgovernite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GUHV). Broken into parts: muh · GUHV · er · nyte.
Is mcgovernite 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 /məˈɡʌvəˌnaɪt/ (muh-GUHV-uh-nyte).