How to Pronounce Malachite

To pronounce "malachite", say MAL-ach-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmæləkaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmæləkaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “malachite”

"malachite" has 4 syllables: mal-ach-it-e.

What does malachite mean?

noun

  1. A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2; one of the principal ores of copper.
  2. A mild green colour, like that of the mineral.

adjective

  1. Of a colour ranging from olive-taupe to a mild to deeply-rich (at times seemingly translucent) green, like that of the mineral which is present on oxidized copper.

Related words

pseudomalachiteehlitemelaconitechalcocitecyanochroitechalcophyllite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "malachite"?▾

"Malachite" has 4 syllables: mal · ach · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "malachite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "malachite" is /ˈmæləkaɪt/.

What does "malachite" mean?▾

Malachite: A bright green mineral, a basic copper carbonate, Cu2CO3(OH)2; one of the principal ores of copper.

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