How to Pronounce Tanzanite

To pronounce "tanzanite", say TANZ-an-it-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/

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💡 Tip for remembering “tanzanite”

"tanzanite" has 4 syllables: tanz-an-it-e.

What does tanzanite mean?

noun

  1. A trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania, used as a gemstone.

Synonyms

blue zoisitepleochroic zoisitevanadium zoisite

Related words

tanzaniontivaniteturquoisetazheranitezultanitetopazzirconitetantite

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tanzanite"?▾

"Tanzanite" has 4 syllables: tanz · an · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "tanzanite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tanzanite" is /ˈtænzəˌnaɪt/.

What does "tanzanite" mean?▾

Tanzanite: A trichroic violet-blue variety of the mineral zoisite mined in Tanzania, used as a gemstone.

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