How to pronounce sardonyx
Say it like sar-DON-iks. Sardonyx has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DON).
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- sar
- DON
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sardonyx pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sarKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- DONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of sardonyx
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: sah-DON-iks.
What does sardonyx mean?
- A gemstone having bands of red sard; a variety of onyx or chalcedony.
Where does sardonyx come from?
Inherited from Middle English sardonix, sardonyx (c.
Words that rhyme with sardonyx
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of sardonyx.
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Questions about saying sardonyx
How do you pronounce sardonyx?
Say sar-DON-iks. The American pronunciation is /sɑrˈdɑnɪks/. In British English it is /sɑːˈdɒnɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sardonyx?
Sardonyx has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DON). Broken into parts: sar · DON · iks.
Is sardonyx pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /sɑːˈdɒnɪks/ (sah-DON-iks).