How Do You Spell VERSILIAITE?

Pronunciation: [vˈɜːsɪlɪˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Versiliaite is a mineral that was first discovered in Italy in 2008. The word is spelled phonetically as /vɛrsɪliˌaɪt/, with the stress on the second syllable. The "v" is pronounced as in "vine", and the "e" sound is a short e, as in "pet". The "rs" is pronounced as a consonant blend, similar to "first". The "i" sound is a long "i", as in "spite", and the "t" is pronounced as in "tap". With this phonetic transcription, pronouncing "versiliaite" as "ver-suh-LEE-ite" will be easy for anyone!