How to pronounce zoisite
Say it like ZOY-syte. Zoisite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOY).
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- ZOY
- syte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zoisite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZOYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- syteGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of zoisite
American and British speakers say zoisite in essentially the same way: /ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt/ in the US and /ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: ZOY-syte.
What does zoisite mean?
- A mineral with orthorhombic crystals, Ca₂Al₃(SiO₄)(Si₂O₇)O(OH).
Where does zoisite come from?
Named after Austrian scientist Baron Sigmund Zois von Edelstein (1747-1819) in 1805.
Questions about saying zoisite
How do you pronounce zoisite?
Say ZOY-syte. The American pronunciation is /ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt/. In British English it is /ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zoisite?
Zoisite has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZOY). Broken into parts: ZOY · syte.
Do Americans and Brits say zoisite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt/ and the British form is /ˈzɔɪˌsaɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.