How to pronounce poitevinite
Say it like poy-tuh-VIN-eyet. Poitevinite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIN).
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- poy
- tuh
- VIN
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Poitevinite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- poyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- VINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of poitevinite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: poy-tuh-VIN-eyet.
What does poitevinite mean?
- A triclinic-pinacoidal mineral containing copper, hydrogen, iron, oxygen, sulfur, and zinc.
Where does poitevinite come from?
Named after Canadian mineralogist Théophile Eugène Poitevin (1888–1978) + -ite.
Questions about saying poitevinite
How do you pronounce poitevinite?
Say poy-tuh-VIN-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɔɪtəˈvɪnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌpɔɪtəˈvɪnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in poitevinite?
Poitevinite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (VIN). Broken into parts: poy · tuh · VIN · eyet.
Is poitevinite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpɔɪtəˈvɪnaɪt/ (poy-tuh-VIN-eyet).