How to pronounce pseudometeorite
Say it like soo-doh-MEE-tee-er-eyet. Pseudometeorite has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE).
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- soo
- doh
- MEE
- tee
- er
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pseudometeorite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- dohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- MEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pseudometeorite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: syoo-doh-MEE-tee-uh-ryte.
What does pseudometeorite mean?
- A rock that is believed to be a meteorite, but is in fact terrestrial in origin.
Where does pseudometeorite come from?
From pseudo- + meteorite.
Questions about saying pseudometeorite
How do you pronounce pseudometeorite?
Say soo-doh-MEE-tee-er-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˌsudoʊˈmitiɚaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌsjuːdəʊˈmiːtiəraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pseudometeorite?
Pseudometeorite has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEE). Broken into parts: soo · doh · MEE · tee · er · eyet.
Is pseudometeorite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌsjuːdəʊˈmiːtiəraɪt/ (syoo-doh-MEE-tee-uh-ryte).