How to pronounce monzonite
Say it like MON-zuh-nyte. Monzonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON).
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- MON
- zuh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Monzonite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of monzonite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: MON-zuh-nyte.
What does monzonite mean?
- An intrusive igneous rock composed mostly of plagioclase and orthoclase.
Where does monzonite come from?
From Monzoni in the Italian Tyrol, + -ite.
Questions about saying monzonite
How do you pronounce monzonite?
Say MON-zuh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɑnzəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmɒnzəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in monzonite?
Monzonite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MON). Broken into parts: MON · zuh · nyte.
Is monzonite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈmɒnzəˌnaɪt/ (MON-zuh-nyte).