How to Pronounce Calcite

To pronounce "calcite", say CALC-it-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkæl.saɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈkæl.saɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “calcite”

"calcite" has 3 syllables: calc-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does calcite mean?

noun

  1. A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found as limestone, chalk and marble

Words that rhyme with calcite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

sparryspeleothemmagnesiumneomorphicchalkmarblecalcsparlimestone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calcite"?▾

"Calcite" has 3 syllables: calc · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "calcite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calcite" is /ˈkæl.saɪt/.

What does "calcite" mean?▾

Calcite: A very widely distributed crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, found as limestone, chalk and marble

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