How to pronounce pegmatite
Say it like PEG-muh-tyte. Pegmatite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEG).
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- PEG
- muh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pegmatite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pegmatite
American and British speakers say pegmatite in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛɡməˌtaɪt/ in the US and /ˈpɛɡməˌtaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PEG-muh-tyte.
What does pegmatite mean?
- A coarsely crystalline igneous or plutonic rock composed primarily of feldspar and quartz, normally with muscovite and/or biotite mica.
Questions about saying pegmatite
How do you pronounce pegmatite?
Say PEG-muh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛɡməˌtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɛɡməˌtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pegmatite?
Pegmatite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PEG). Broken into parts: PEG · muh · tyte.
Do Americans and Brits say pegmatite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛɡməˌtaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpɛɡməˌtaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.