How to pronounce vitrophyre
Say it like VIT-ruh-fire. Vitrophyre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIT).
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- VIT
- ruh
- fire
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vitrophyre pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fireKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vitrophyre
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VIT-ruh-fire.
What does vitrophyre mean?
- A porphyritic variety of volcanic glass.
Questions about saying vitrophyre
How do you pronounce vitrophyre?
Say VIT-ruh-fire. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɪtrəfaɪr/. In British English it is /ˈvɪtrəfaɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vitrophyre?
Vitrophyre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VIT). Broken into parts: VIT · ruh · fire.
Is vitrophyre 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 /ˈvɪtrəfaɪə/ (VIT-ruh-fire).