How to pronounce naujakasite
Say it like now-yuh-KAZ-eyet. Naujakasite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAZ).
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- now
- yuh
- KAZ
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Naujakasite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- KAZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of naujakasite
American and British speakers say naujakasite in essentially the same way: /ˌnaʊjəˈkæzaɪt/ in the US and /ˌnaʊjəˈkæzaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: now-yuh-KAZ-eyet.
What does naujakasite mean?
- A mineral comprising mostly oxygen, silicon, aluminium, and sodium.
Where does naujakasite come from?
From Naujakasik, a place in Greenland, + -ite.
Questions about saying naujakasite
How do you pronounce naujakasite?
Say now-yuh-KAZ-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˌnaʊjəˈkæzaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌnaʊjəˈkæzaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in naujakasite?
Naujakasite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAZ). Broken into parts: now · yuh · KAZ · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say naujakasite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌnaʊjəˈkæzaɪt/ and the British form is /ˌnaʊjəˈkæzaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.