How to pronounce niobite
Say it like NY-oh-byte. Niobite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY).
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US American/ˈnaɪoʊˌbaɪt/NY-oh-byte
UK British/ˈnaɪəʊˌbaɪt/NY-oh-byte
- NY
- oh
- byte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niobite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- byteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of niobite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: NY-oh-byte.
What does niobite mean?
noun
- The mineral columbite.
Questions about saying niobite
How do you pronounce niobite?
Say NY-oh-byte. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪoʊˌbaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪəʊˌbaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niobite?
Niobite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NY). Broken into parts: NY · oh · byte.
Is niobite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈnaɪəʊˌbaɪt/ (NY-oh-byte).