How to pronounce sodalite
Say it like SOH-duh-lyte. Sodalite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH).
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- SOH
- duh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sodalite 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.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sodalite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SOH-duh-lyte.
What does sodalite mean?
- A mineral of alkaline igneous and plutonic rocks that are low in silica, of the chemical composition of sodium aluminum silicate with chlorine, Na₄Al₃Si₃O₁₂Cl. Pink sodalite is sometimes called hackmanite. Sodalite and lazurite form the sodalite Group of silicate minerals.
Where does sodalite come from?
Named for the alkaline silicate composition.
Questions about saying sodalite
How do you pronounce sodalite?
Say SOH-duh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsoʊdəˌlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊdəˌlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sodalite?
Sodalite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SOH). Broken into parts: SOH · duh · lyte.
Is sodalite 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 /ˈsəʊdəˌlaɪt/ (SOH-duh-lyte).