How to Pronounce Dolomite

To pronounce "dolomite", say DOL-om-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “dolomite”

"dolomite" has 4 syllables: dol-om-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does dolomite mean?

noun

  1. A saline evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.

Synonyms

magnesian limestone

Words that rhyme with dolomite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

chertylimestonesaccharoidalrhombsdolostonemagnesitedolomicritedolomitization

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "dolomite"?▾

"Dolomite" has 4 syllables: dol · om · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "dolomite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "dolomite" is /ˈdoʊl.əˌmaɪt/.

What does "dolomite" mean?▾

Dolomite: A saline evaporite consisting of a mixed calcium and magnesium carbonate, with the chemical formula CaMg(CO3)2; it also exists as the rock dolostone.

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