How to pronounce orthoclase
Say it like OR-thuh-klays. Orthoclase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR).
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- OR
- thuh
- klays
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthoclase pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- klaysGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of orthoclase
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AW-thuh-klays.
What does orthoclase mean?
- Potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi₃O₈, a common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks. Orthoclase is the main feldspar of pegmatite occurrences, where it is most commonly flesh-colored. Orthoclase is used in the ceramic and glass industries and as a decorative gravel.
Where does orthoclase come from?
From ortho- + -clase.
Questions about saying orthoclase
How do you pronounce orthoclase?
Say OR-thuh-klays. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔrθəˌkleɪs/. In British English it is /ˈɔːθəˌkleɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthoclase?
Orthoclase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OR). Broken into parts: OR · thuh · klays.
Is orthoclase pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɔːθəˌkleɪs/ (AW-thuh-klays).