How to pronounce pyrrhotite
Say it like PIR-uh-tyte. Pyrrhotite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR).
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- PIR
- uh
- tyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pyrrhotite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of pyrrhotite
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PIR-uh-tyte.
What does pyrrhotite mean?
- A weakly magnetic ferrous sulfide mineral, FeS.
Questions about saying pyrrhotite
How do you pronounce pyrrhotite?
Say PIR-uh-tyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɪrətaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɪrətaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pyrrhotite?
Pyrrhotite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PIR). Broken into parts: PIR · uh · tyte.
Is pyrrhotite 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 /ˈpɪrətaɪt/ (PIR-uh-tyte).