How to pronounce pyroxenite
Say it like py-ROK-see-nyte. Pyroxenite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK).
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- py
- ROK
- see
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyroxenite 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.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pyroxenite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: py-ROK-see-nyte.
What does pyroxenite mean?
- A heavy, dark igneous rock consisting mostly of pyroxene minerals with smaller amounts of olivine and hornblende.
Where does pyroxenite come from?
From pyroxene + -ite.
Questions about saying pyroxenite
How do you pronounce pyroxenite?
Say py-ROK-see-nyte. The American pronunciation is /paɪˈrɑksinaɪt/. In British English it is /paɪˈrɒksinaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyroxenite?
Pyroxenite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROK). Broken into parts: py · ROK · see · nyte.
Is pyroxenite 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 /paɪˈrɒksinaɪt/ (py-ROK-see-nyte).