How to pronounce stellerite
Say it like STEL-uh-ryte. Stellerite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL).
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- STEL
- uh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stellerite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stellerite
American and British speakers say stellerite in essentially the same way: /ˈstɛləraɪt/ in the US and /ˈstɛləraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STEL-uh-ryte.
What does stellerite mean?
- A hydrated calcium aluminosilicate zeolite, similar to stilbite.
Where does stellerite come from?
From Steller + -ite, named after its discoverer Georg Wilhelm Steller.
Questions about saying stellerite
How do you pronounce stellerite?
Say STEL-uh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛləraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstɛləraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stellerite?
Stellerite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEL). Broken into parts: STEL · uh · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say stellerite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstɛləraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstɛləraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.