How Do You Spell LIGURITE?

Pronunciation: [lˈɪɡjʊɹˌɪt] (IPA)

Ligurite is a rare mineral with a complex chemical structure. Its spelling is derived from the region of Liguria in Italy, where it was first discovered. The phonetic transcription of Ligurite is /lɪˈɡjʊəraɪt/, with emphasis on the second syllable. The letter "g" in Ligurite is pronounced as "j" due to the influence of the Italian language. The ending "-ite" is a common suffix used in mineral names, indicating that Ligurite is a type of mineral.

LIGURITE Meaning and Definition

  1. A variety of sphene, a mineral of an apple-green colour, considered superior as a gem to chrysolite in colour, hardness, and transparency.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for LIGURITE

  • ligurte
  • kigurite
  • pigurite
  • oigurite
  • lugurite
  • ljgurite
  • lkgurite
  • logurite
  • l9gurite
  • l8gurite
  • lifurite
  • livurite
  • liburite
  • lihurite
  • liyurite
  • ligyrite
  • lighrite
  • ligjrite
  • ligirite
  • lig8rite

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