How to pronounce swartzite
Say it like SWORT-syte. Swartzite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWORT).
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- SWORT
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Swartzite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SWORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of swartzite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SWAWT-syte.
What does swartzite mean?
- A monoclinic-prismatic mineral containing calcium, carbon, hydrogen, magnesium, oxygen, and uranium.
Where does swartzite come from?
From Swartz + -ite, after Charles K.
Words that rhyme with swartzite
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of swartzite.
Questions about saying swartzite
How do you pronounce swartzite?
Say SWORT-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈswɔrtsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈswɔːtsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in swartzite?
Swartzite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SWORT). Broken into parts: SWORT · syte.
Is swartzite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈswɔːtsaɪt/ (SWAWT-syte).