How to pronounce struvite
Say it like STROO-vyte. Struvite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROO).
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- STROO
- vyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Struvite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STROOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- vyteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of struvite
American and British speakers say struvite in essentially the same way: /ˈstruˌvaɪt/ in the US and /ˈstruːˌvaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: STROO-vyte.
What does struvite mean?
- A hydrated magnesium-containing mineral Mg(NH₄)(PO₄)·6H₂O which is found in kidney stones associated with bacteria that cleave urea.
Where does struvite come from?
Named after German diplomat and mineralogist Heinrich von Struve (1772–1851) + -ite (“mineral”).
Questions about saying struvite
How do you pronounce struvite?
Say STROO-vyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈstruˌvaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈstruːˌvaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in struvite?
Struvite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STROO). Broken into parts: STROO · vyte.
Do Americans and Brits say struvite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstruˌvaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈstruːˌvaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.