How to Pronounce Leucite

To pronounce "leucite", say LEUC-it-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈlusaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈlusaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “leucite”

"leucite" has 3 syllables: leuc-it-e. It rhymes with oocyte, if that helps it stick.

What does leucite mean?

noun

  1. A mineral of silica-poor igneous, plutonic and volcanic rocks. Chemically, leucite is a potassium feldspar with insufficient silica to satisfy the chemical bonds. Because of the unfilled bonds, leucite weathers rapidly and can only be seen as inclusions in freshly broken rock.
  2. A leucoplast.

Words that rhyme with leucite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

oocyte

Related words

tephritetrachytebasaltbasaniteleucititeleucophaniteleucophaneleucopyrite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "leucite"?▾

"Leucite" has 3 syllables: leuc · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "leucite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "leucite" is /ˈlusaɪt/.

What does "leucite" mean?▾

Leucite: A mineral of silica-poor igneous, plutonic and volcanic rocks. Chemically, leucite is a potassium feldspar with insufficient silica to satisfy the chemical bonds. Because of the unfilled bonds, leucite weathers rapidly and can only be seen as inclusions in freshly broken rock.

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