How to pronounce syenite
Say it like SY-uh-nyte. Syenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY).
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- SY
- uh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Syenite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of syenite
American and British speakers say syenite in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪənaɪt/ in the US and /ˈsaɪənaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: SY-uh-nyte.
What does syenite mean?
- An igneous rock composed of feldspar and hornblende.
Where does syenite come from?
Borrowed from Latin Syēnītēs, from Syēnē (“Aswan”), because it was anciently quarried there.
Questions about saying syenite
How do you pronounce syenite?
Say SY-uh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪənaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪənaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in syenite?
Syenite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SY). Broken into parts: SY · uh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say syenite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪənaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪənaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.