How to pronounce tanzanite
Say it like TAN-zuh-nyte. Tanzanite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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- TAN
- zuh
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tanzanite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- zuhKeep 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 tanzanite
American and British speakers say tanzanite in essentially the same way: /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ in the US and /ˈtænzənaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAN-zuh-nyte.
What does tanzanite mean?
- A trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania, used as a gemstone.
Where does tanzanite come from?
From Tanzania + -ite (suffix forming nouns denoting minerals or rocks), coined by Henry B.
Questions about saying tanzanite
How do you pronounce tanzanite?
Say TAN-zuh-nyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈtænzənaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tanzanite?
Tanzanite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · zuh · nyte.
Do Americans and Brits say tanzanite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈtænzənaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.