How to Pronounce Bentonite

To pronounce "bentonite", say BENT-on-it-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

BENT-on-it-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “bentonite”

"bentonite" has 4 syllables: bent-on-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does bentonite mean?

noun

  1. Any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite.
  2. A porous clay formed by the decomposition of volcanic ash that swells 5 to 6 times its original volume in the presence of water.

Synonyms

E558anti-caking agent

Words that rhyme with bentonite

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insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

slurrybackfillmontmorillonitemontmorilonitebentonitizationnontronitemelinitemacaloid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bentonite"?▾

"Bentonite" has 4 syllables: bent · on · it · e.

What does "bentonite" mean?▾

Bentonite: Any of several impure clay minerals consisting mostly of montmorillonite.

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