How to pronounce sphalerite
Say it like SFAY-luh-ryte. Sphalerite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFAY).
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- SFAY
- luh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphalerite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sphalerite
American and British speakers say sphalerite in essentially the same way: /ˈsfeɪləˌraɪt/ in the US and /ˈsfeɪləˌraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SFAY-luh-ryte.
What does sphalerite mean?
- A yellow, brown or black, sometimes red, green white or colorless mineral with cubic crystals, of a chemical formula (Zn,Fe)S, often containing also minor metals, such as cadmium, gallium, germanium and indium.
Questions about saying sphalerite
How do you pronounce sphalerite?
Say SFAY-luh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsfeɪləˌraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsfeɪləˌraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphalerite?
Sphalerite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFAY). Broken into parts: SFAY · luh · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say sphalerite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsfeɪləˌraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsfeɪləˌraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.