How to pronounce moldavite
Say it like MAHL-duh-vyte. Moldavite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHL).
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US American/ˈmɑldəvaɪt/MAHL-duh-vyte
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- MAHL
- duh
- vyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Moldavite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does moldavite mean?
noun
- A substance formed by meteorite impact, a component of the tektites found across central Europe.
Where does moldavite come from?
From German Moldawit, from Moldau (“Vltava River”).
Questions about saying moldavite
How do you pronounce moldavite?
Say MAHL-duh-vyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑldəvaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in moldavite?
Moldavite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MAHL). Broken into parts: MAHL · duh · vyte.