How to pronounce migmatite
Say it like MIG-muh-tyte. Migmatite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIG).
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- MIG
- muh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Migmatite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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 migmatite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: MIG-muh-tyte.
What does migmatite mean?
- Any rock of mixed appearance, being an intimate mixture of granite and older rock, specifically from intense metamorphism which partially melts the rock, causing it to recrystallize in a state intermediate between igneous and metamorphic.
Questions about saying migmatite
How do you pronounce migmatite?
Say MIG-muh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪɡmətaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪɡmətaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in migmatite?
Migmatite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MIG). Broken into parts: MIG · muh · tyte.
Is migmatite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈmɪɡmətaɪt/ (MIG-muh-tyte).