How to Pronounce Selenite

To pronounce "selenite", say SEL-en-it-e — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

8

Letters

SEL-en-it-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “selenite”

"selenite" has 4 syllables: sel-en-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does selenite mean?

noun

  1. A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O).
  2. The anion SeO32− derived from selenous acid; any salt or ester of selenous acid.

Synonyms

satin spar

Words that rhyme with selenite

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

selenideseleniuretselenostephanitegehleniteselenometalatekersteniteselensilversahlite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "selenite"?▾

"Selenite" has 4 syllables: sel · en · it · e.

What does "selenite" mean?▾

Selenite: A soft, glassy form of gypsum (chemical formula CaSO4·2H2O).

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