How to pronounce muscovite
Say it like MUHS-kuh-vyte. Muscovite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS).
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- MUHS
- kuh
- vyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Muscovite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MUHSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of muscovite
American and British speakers say muscovite in essentially the same way: /ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt/ in the US and /ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MUHS-kuh-vyte.
What does muscovite mean?
- A pale brown mineral of the mica group, being a basic potassium aluminosilicate with the chemical formula KAl₂(Si₃Al)O₁₀(OH,F)₂; used as an electrical insulator etc.
Where does muscovite come from?
In 1850 from Muscovy glass + -ite, from the province Muscovy in Russia.
Questions about saying muscovite
How do you pronounce muscovite?
Say MUHS-kuh-vyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in muscovite?
Muscovite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MUHS). Broken into parts: MUHS · kuh · vyte.
Do Americans and Brits say muscovite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈmʌskəˌvaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.