How to pronounce pyrite
Say it like PY-ryte. Pyrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce pyrite. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PY
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrite
American and British speakers say pyrite in essentially the same way: /ˈpaɪraɪt/ in the US and /ˈpaɪraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PY-ryte.
What does pyrite mean?
- The common mineral iron disulfide (FeS₂), of a pale brass-yellow color and brilliant metallic luster, crystallizing in the isometric system.
- Any metallic-looking sulphide, such as the above, which is the most common.
- (usually as a plural: pyrites) Any metal dichalcogenide that is isostructural to the common mineral.“Copper diselenide can occur both as a marcasite and a pyrite.”
Questions about saying pyrite
How do you pronounce pyrite?
Say PY-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈpaɪraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpaɪraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrite?
Pyrite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PY). Broken into parts: PY · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say pyrite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpaɪraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈpaɪraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.