How to pronounce perovskite
Say it like puh-ROV-skyte. Perovskite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROV).
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- puh
- ROV
- skyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perovskite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- skyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of perovskite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: puh-ROV-skyte.
What does perovskite mean?
- A minor accessory mineral, CaTiO₃, occurring in basic rocks, as orthorhombic crystals.
Where does perovskite come from?
From Perovski + -ite.
Questions about saying perovskite
How do you pronounce perovskite?
Say puh-ROV-skyte. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɑvskaɪt/. In British English it is /pəˈrɒvskaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perovskite?
Perovskite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROV). Broken into parts: puh · ROV · skyte.
Is perovskite 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 /pəˈrɒvskaɪt/ (puh-ROV-skyte).