How to pronounce whewellite
Say it like HYOO-uh-lyte. Whewellite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO).
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- HYOO
- uh
- lyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Whewellite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of whewellite
American and British speakers say whewellite in essentially the same way: /ˈhjuəlaɪt/ in the US and /ˈhjuːəlaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: HYOO-uh-lyte.
What does whewellite mean?
- A mineral, hydrated calcium oxalate.
Where does whewellite come from?
Named after English naturalist William Whewell (1794–1866), + -ite.
Questions about saying whewellite
How do you pronounce whewellite?
Say HYOO-uh-lyte. The American pronunciation is /ˈhjuəlaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈhjuːəlaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in whewellite?
Whewellite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HYOO). Broken into parts: HYOO · uh · lyte.
Do Americans and Brits say whewellite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈhjuəlaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈhjuːəlaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.