How to pronounce orthopyroxene
Say it like or-thoh-py-ROK-seen. Orthopyroxene has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROK).
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- or
- thoh
- py
- ROK
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthopyroxene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- thohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of orthopyroxene
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-thoh-py-ROK-seen.
What does orthopyroxene mean?
- Any pyroxene that forms orthorhombic crystals.
Where does orthopyroxene come from?
From ortho- + pyroxene.
Words that rhyme with orthopyroxene
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orthopyroxene.
Questions about saying orthopyroxene
How do you pronounce orthopyroxene?
Say or-thoh-py-ROK-seen. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθoʊpaɪˈrɑksin/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəʊpaɪˈrɒksiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthopyroxene?
Orthopyroxene has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (ROK). Broken into parts: or · thoh · py · ROK · seen.
Is orthopyroxene 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 /ˌɔːθəʊpaɪˈrɒksiːn/ (aw-thoh-py-ROK-seen).