How to pronounce shergottite
Say it like sher-guh-TYTE. Shergottite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYTE).
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- sher
- guh
- TYTE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Shergottite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sherGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of shergottite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: shuh-guh-TYTE.
What does shergottite mean?
- A type of meteorite composed of lava from a planet other than Earth.
Where does shergottite come from?
From Shergotty + -ite, after the Indian city where the first specimen was found in 1865.
Words that rhyme with shergottite
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Questions about saying shergottite
How do you pronounce shergottite?
Say sher-guh-TYTE. The American pronunciation is /ˌʃɚɡəˈtaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌʃəɡəˈtaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in shergottite?
Shergottite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TYTE). Broken into parts: sher · guh · TYTE.
Is shergottite 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 /ˌʃəɡəˈtaɪt/ (shuh-guh-TYTE).