Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

albite

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.63 in modern English

Syllables
al-bite
IPA
8
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A plagioclase feldspar, the first member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series.

Etymology

From Latin albus (“white”), the common color of the mineral, + -ite.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Inflected Forms

albites (plural)

Derived Forms

albitic albitization albitize pseudoalbite

Phrases

pseudo-albite quartz monzonite

Frequently Paired Words

feldspar quartz monzonite

Synonyms

white feldspar

Questions

What does albite mean?
A plagioclase feldspar, the first member of the Albite-Anorthite solid solution series.
Where does albite come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce albite

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “albite”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “albite”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “albite” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.