How to pronounce vrbaite
Say it like VUR-buh-eyet. Vrbaite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR).
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- VUR
- buh
- eyet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vrbaite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- buhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- eyetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of vrbaite
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUR-buh-eyet.
What does vrbaite mean?
- An opaque, brittle mineral with chemical formula Tl₄Hg₃Sb₂As₈S₂₀.
Where does vrbaite come from?
From Vrba + -ite, after Karl Vrba (1845-1922), Czech mineralogist.
Questions about saying vrbaite
How do you pronounce vrbaite?
Say VUR-buh-eyet. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɝbəaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈvɜːbəaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vrbaite?
Vrbaite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUR). Broken into parts: VUR · buh · eyet.
Is vrbaite 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 /ˈvɜːbəaɪt/ (VUR-buh-eyet).