How to pronounce pitchblende
Say it like PICH-blend. Pitchblende has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH).
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- PICH
- blend
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pitchblende pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PICHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- blendGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of pitchblende
American and British speakers say pitchblende in essentially the same way: /ˈpɪtʃˌblɛnd/ in the US and /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/ in the UK.
British respelling: PICH-blend.
What does pitchblende mean?
- Naturally-occurring uranium oxide, a variety of the mineral uraninite.
Where does pitchblende come from?
From German Pechblende, from Pech (“pitch”) + Blende (“blende”).
Questions about saying pitchblende
How do you pronounce pitchblende?
Say PICH-blend. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪtʃˌblɛnd/. In British English it is /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pitchblende?
Pitchblende has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PICH). Broken into parts: PICH · blend.
Do Americans and Brits say pitchblende the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɪtʃˌblɛnd/ and the British form is /ˈpɪtʃblɛnd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.