How to pronounce tholeiite
Say it like THOH-lee-eyet. Tholeiite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOH).
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- THOH
- lee
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tholeiite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of tholeiite
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: THOH-lih-eyet.
What does tholeiite mean?
- An igneous basaltic rock, formed from magma rich in magnesium and iron.
Where does tholeiite come from?
From German Tholeiit, from Tholei (“a village in western Germany”).
Questions about saying tholeiite
How do you pronounce tholeiite?
Say THOH-lee-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈθoʊliaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈθəʊlɪaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tholeiite?
Tholeiite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THOH). Broken into parts: THOH · lee · eyet.
Is tholeiite pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈθəʊlɪaɪt/ (THOH-lih-eyet).