How to pronounce pyroxene
Say it like py-ROK-seen. Pyroxene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK).
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- py
- ROK
- seen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyroxene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ROKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- seenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of pyroxene
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: py-ROK-seen.
What does pyroxene mean?
- Any of a group of crystalline minerals containing silicates of iron, magnesium and calcium.
Words that rhyme with pyroxene
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Questions about saying pyroxene
How do you pronounce pyroxene?
Say py-ROK-seen. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈrɑksin/. In British English it is /paɪˈrɒksiːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyroxene?
Pyroxene has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK). Broken into parts: py · ROK · seen.
Is pyroxene 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 /paɪˈrɒksiːn/ (py-ROK-seen).