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alexandrite

/ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dɹaɪt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.83 in modern English

Syllables
alexan-drite
IPA
/ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dɹaɪt/
19
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Alexander + -ite, named after Alexander II of Russia.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dɹaɪt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

alexandrites (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce alexandrite?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæl.ɪɡˈzæn.dɹaɪt/.
What does alexandrite mean?
A form of chrysoberyl that displays a colour change dependent upon the light source, along with strong pleochroism.
Where does alexandrite come from?
From Alexander + -ite, named after Alexander II of Russia.

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