pyrite meaning

UK US /ˈpaɪraɪt/ 2 syllables

pyrite (noun): a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color.

Definition of pyrite

  1. a common mineral (iron disulfide) that has a pale yellow color

    Synonyms: iron pyrite, fool's gold

    Type of: mineral

How to pronounce pyrite

pyrite is pronounced /ˈpaɪraɪt/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with PY · words ending in TE · 6-letter words

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