How to pronounce selenite
Say it like SEL-ih-nyte. Selenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL).
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- SEL
- ih
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Selenite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of selenite
American and British speakers say selenite in essentially the same way: /ˈsɛlɪˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈsɛlɪˌnaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEL-ih-nyte.
What does selenite mean?
- A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO₄·2H₂O).
- The anion SeO₃²⁻ derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid.
Questions about saying selenite
How do you pronounce selenite?
Say SEL-ih-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɛlɪˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsɛlɪˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in selenite?
Selenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEL). Broken into parts: SEL · ih · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say selenite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɛlɪˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsɛlɪˌnaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.