How to pronounce suevite
Say it like SWAY-vyte. Suevite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAY).
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- SWAY
- vyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Suevite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- vyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of suevite
American and British speakers say suevite in essentially the same way: /ˈsweɪvaɪt/ in the US and /ˈsweɪvaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SWAY-vyte.
What does suevite mean?
- A yellow-gray rock found in impact craters caused by meteorites
Questions about saying suevite
How do you pronounce suevite?
Say SWAY-vyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsweɪvaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsweɪvaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in suevite?
Suevite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWAY). Broken into parts: SWAY · vyte.
Do Americans and Brits say suevite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsweɪvaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsweɪvaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.