How to Pronounce Orthoclase

To pronounce "orthoclase", say ORTH-ocl-as-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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ORTH-ocl-as-e

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"orthoclase" has 4 syllables: orth-ocl-as-e. It rhymes with base and trace, if that helps it stick.

What does orthoclase mean?

noun

  1. Potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi3O8, a common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks. Orthoclase is the main feldspar of pegmatite occurrences, where it is most commonly flesh-colored. Orthoclase is used in the ceramic and glass industries and as a decorative gravel.

Words that rhyme with orthoclase

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Related words

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How many syllables are in "orthoclase"?▾

"Orthoclase" has 4 syllables: orth · ocl · as · e.

What does "orthoclase" mean?▾

Orthoclase: Potassium aluminum silicate, KAlSi3O8, a common feldspar of igneous, plutonic, and metamorphic rocks. Orthoclase is the main feldspar of pegmatite occurrences, where it is most commonly flesh-colored. Orthoclase is used in the ceramic and glass industries and as a decorative gravel.

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