How to pronounce websterite
Say it like WEB-stuh-ryte. Websterite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEB).
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- WEB
- stuh
- ryte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Websterite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WEBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ryteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of websterite
American and British speakers say websterite in essentially the same way: /ˈwɛbstəraɪt/ in the US and /ˈwɛbstəraɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: WEB-stuh-ryte.
What does websterite mean?
- A hydrous aluminium sulfate mineral with formula Al₂SO₄(OH)₄·7(H₂O).
Where does websterite come from?
From Webster + -ite, after geologist Thomas Webster (1772–1844).
Questions about saying websterite
How do you pronounce websterite?
Say WEB-stuh-ryte. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɛbstəraɪt/. In British English it is /ˈwɛbstəraɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in websterite?
Websterite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WEB). Broken into parts: WEB · stuh · ryte.
Do Americans and Brits say websterite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈwɛbstəraɪt/ and the British form is /ˈwɛbstəraɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.