How to Pronounce Marcasite

To pronounce "marcasite", say MARC-as-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈmɑːkəsʌɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈmɑːkəsʌɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “marcasite”

"marcasite" has 4 syllables: marc-as-it-e.

What does marcasite mean?

noun

  1. The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS2, occurring as yellow crystals.
  2. (jewellery) Pyrite.

Synonyms

white iron pyrite

Related words

maricitemarsturitemaripositemarritemarshitemarthozitemarokitesanmartinite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "marcasite"?▾

"Marcasite" has 4 syllables: marc · as · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "marcasite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "marcasite" is /ˈmɑːkəsʌɪt/.

What does "marcasite" mean?▾

Marcasite: The orthorhombic form of iron disulfide, FeS2, occurring as yellow crystals.

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