How to pronounce scacchite
Say it like SKAK-eyet. Scacchite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAK).
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- SKAK
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scacchite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of scacchite
American and British speakers say scacchite in essentially the same way: /ˈskækaɪt/ in the US and /ˈskækaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKAK-eyet.
What does scacchite mean?
- A trigonal-hexagonal scalenohedral mineral containing chlorine and manganese.
Questions about saying scacchite
How do you pronounce scacchite?
Say SKAK-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈskækaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈskækaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scacchite?
Scacchite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAK). Broken into parts: SKAK · eyet.
Do Americans and Brits say scacchite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskækaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈskækaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.