How to pronounce olivine
Say it like OL-uh-veen. Olivine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL).
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- OL
- uh
- veen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Olivine pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- veenGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of olivine
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: OL-ih-veen.
What does olivine mean?
- Any of a group of olive green magnesium-iron silicate minerals that crystallize in the orthorhombic system.
Where does olivine come from?
From olive + -in, later remodelled after -ine.
Questions about saying olivine
How do you pronounce olivine?
Say OL-uh-veen. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑləˌvin/. In British English it is /ˈɒlɪˌviːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in olivine?
Olivine has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OL). Broken into parts: OL · uh · veen.
Is olivine 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 /ˈɒlɪˌviːn/ (OL-ih-veen).