How to pronounce spangolite
Say it like SPANG-guh-lyte. Spangolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG).
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- SPANG
- guh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Spangolite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of spangolite
American and British speakers say spangolite in essentially the same way: /ˈspæŋɡəlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈspæŋɡəlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPANG-guh-lyte.
What does spangolite mean?
- A dark green, basic aluminosilicate mineral of copper with the chemical formula Cu₆Al(SO₄)(OH)₁₂Cl · 3H₂O.
Where does spangolite come from?
Named after Norman Spang of Pittsburg, + -ite.
Questions about saying spangolite
How do you pronounce spangolite?
Say SPANG-guh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈspæŋɡəlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈspæŋɡəlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in spangolite?
Spangolite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPANG). Broken into parts: SPANG · guh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say spangolite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈspæŋɡəlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈspæŋɡəlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.