How to pronounce rutile
Say it like ROO-teel. Rutile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce rutile. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- ROO
- teel
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rutile pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- teelKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of rutile
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: ROO-teel.
What does rutile mean?
- The most frequent of the three polymorphs of titanium dioxide, crystalizing in the tetragonal system, TiO₂.
Where does rutile come from?
From Latin rutilus (“red”) because of its common color, named in 1803.
Questions about saying rutile
How do you pronounce rutile?
Say ROO-teel. The American pronunciation is /ˈrutil/. In British English it is /ˈruːtil/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rutile?
Rutile has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ROO). Broken into parts: ROO · teel.
Is rutile 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 /ˈruːtil/ (ROO-teel).