How to pronounce phlogopite
Say it like FLOG-uh-pyte. Phlogopite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOG).
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- FLOG
- uh
- pyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phlogopite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FLOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of phlogopite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: FLOG-uh-pyte.
What does phlogopite mean?
- A mica mineral with the chemical formula KMg₃AlSi₃O₁₀(F,OH)₂, a basic potassium magnesium aluminosilicate, used as an insulator
Questions about saying phlogopite
How do you pronounce phlogopite?
Say FLOG-uh-pyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈflɑɡəˌpaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈflɒɡəˌpaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phlogopite?
Phlogopite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FLOG). Broken into parts: FLOG · uh · pyte.
Is phlogopite 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 /ˈflɒɡəˌpaɪt/ (FLOG-uh-pyte).