How to pronounce sherwoodite
Say it like SHUR-wuh-dyte. Sherwoodite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR).
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- SHUR
- wuh
- dyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sherwoodite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- wuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- dyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sherwoodite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHUR-wuh-dyte.
What does sherwoodite mean?
- A tetragonal-ditetragonal dipyramidal mineral containing aluminum, calcium, hydrogen, oxygen, and vanadium.
Where does sherwoodite come from?
From Sherwood + -ite.
Questions about saying sherwoodite
How do you pronounce sherwoodite?
Say SHUR-wuh-dyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɝwʊdaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈʃɜːwʊdaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sherwoodite?
Sherwoodite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHUR). Broken into parts: SHUR · wuh · dyte.
Is sherwoodite 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 /ˈʃɜːwʊdaɪt/ (SHUR-wuh-dyte).