How to pronounce saussurite
Say it like SOH-syuh-ryte. Saussurite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- syuh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saussurite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- syuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of saussurite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-syuh-ryte.
What does saussurite mean?
- A tough, compact mineral aggregate, of a white, greenish, or grayish color. It is an aggregate of albite, zoisite, prehnite and other aluminium silicates, and is produced by the alteration of feldspar.
Where does saussurite come from?
Named after Swiss explorer Horace Bénédict de Saussure,.
Questions about saying saussurite
How do you pronounce saussurite?
Say SOH-syuh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊsjʊraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊsjʊraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saussurite?
Saussurite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · syuh · ryte.
Is saussurite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsəʊsjʊraɪt/ (SOH-syuh-ryte).