How to pronounce ulexite
Say it like YOO-lek-syte. Ulexite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce ulexite. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- YOO
- lek
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ulexite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- YOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- lekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- syteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of ulexite
American and British speakers say ulexite in essentially the same way: /ˈjulɛksaɪt/ in the US and /ˈjuːlɛksaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: YOO-lek-syte.
What does ulexite mean?
- A white mineral with triclinic crystals, NaCaB₅O₉·8H₂O, noted for its fibers which transmit light by internal reflection, such that a piece with flat faces perpendicular to the fibers' orientation displays an image of whatever is adjacent to its other side.
Where does ulexite come from?
Named after the German chemist Georg Ludwig Ulex (1811-1883) + -ite.
Questions about saying ulexite
How do you pronounce ulexite?
Say YOO-lek-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈjulɛksaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈjuːlɛksaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ulexite?
Ulexite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (YOO). Broken into parts: YOO · lek · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say ulexite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈjulɛksaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈjuːlɛksaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.