How to pronounce phengite
Say it like FEN-jyte. Phengite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- jyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phengite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- jyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phengite
American and British speakers say phengite in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛndʒaɪt/ in the US and /ˈfɛndʒaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FEN-jyte.
What does phengite mean?
- Any of a series of dioctahedral micas of composition K(AlMg)₂(OH)₂(SiAl)₄O₁₀, similar to muscovite but with addition of magnesium.
Questions about saying phengite
How do you pronounce phengite?
Say FEN-jyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛndʒaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈfɛndʒaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phengite?
Phengite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · jyte.
Do Americans and Brits say phengite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛndʒaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈfɛndʒaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.