How to pronounce metasomatite
Say it like met-uh-SOH-muh-tyte. Metasomatite has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH).
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- met
- uh
- SOH
- muh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Metasomatite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- metGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of metasomatite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: met-uh-SOH-muh-tyte.
What does metasomatite mean?
- A metasomatic rock.
Questions about saying metasomatite
How do you pronounce metasomatite?
Say met-uh-SOH-muh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛtəˈsoʊmətaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmɛtəˈsəʊmətaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in metasomatite?
Metasomatite has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SOH). Broken into parts: met · uh · SOH · muh · tyte.
Is metasomatite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌmɛtəˈsəʊmətaɪt/ (met-uh-SOH-muh-tyte).