How to pronounce strontianite
Say it like strahn-TEE-uh-nyte. Strontianite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE).
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- strahn
- TEE
- uh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Strontianite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- strahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- TEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of strontianite
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: stron-TEE-uh-nyte.
What does strontianite mean?
- A gray or yellowish mineral, SrCO₃, strontium carbonate, that is an ore of strontium.
Where does strontianite come from?
From Strontian (“a place in Scotland where it was discovered”) + -ite.
Questions about saying strontianite
How do you pronounce strontianite?
Say strahn-TEE-uh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /strɑnˈtiəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /strɒnˈtiːəˌnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in strontianite?
Strontianite has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEE). Broken into parts: strahn · TEE · uh · nyte.
Is strontianite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /strɒnˈtiːəˌnaɪt/ (stron-TEE-uh-nyte).