How to Pronounce Greywacke

To pronounce "greywacke", say GREYW-ack-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹeɪwakə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈɡɹeɪwakə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “greywacke”

"greywacke" has 3 syllables: greyw-ack-e. It rhymes with graywacke, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: graywacke — easy to mix up when writing.

What does greywacke mean?

noun

  1. A hard dark sandstone with poorly sorted angular grains of quartz, feldspar, and small rock fragments in a compact, clay-fine matrix.

Words that rhyme with greywacke

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "greywacke"?▾

"Greywacke" has 3 syllables: greyw · ack · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "greywacke"?▾

The IPA transcription of "greywacke" is /ˈɡɹeɪwakə/.

What does "greywacke" mean?▾

Greywacke: A hard dark sandstone with poorly sorted angular grains of quartz, feldspar, and small rock fragments in a compact, clay-fine matrix.

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