How to pronounce orthoquartzite
Say it like or-thoh-KWORT-syte. Orthoquartzite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWORT).
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- or
- thoh
- KWORT
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthoquartzite 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.
- KWORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of orthoquartzite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: aw-thoh-KWAWT-syte.
What does orthoquartzite mean?
- A very pure quartz sandstone composed of usually well rounded quartz grains cemented by silica.
Where does orthoquartzite come from?
From ortho- + quartzite.
Questions about saying orthoquartzite
How do you pronounce orthoquartzite?
Say or-thoh-KWORT-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθoʊˈkwɔrtˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəʊˈkwɔːtˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthoquartzite?
Orthoquartzite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KWORT). Broken into parts: or · thoh · KWORT · syte.
Is orthoquartzite 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 /ˌɔːθəʊˈkwɔːtˌsaɪt/ (aw-thoh-KWAWT-syte).