word
alexandrite
al-ig-ZAN-drite
ˌælɪɡˈzændraɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
alexandrite
Dictionary meaning
A rare colour-changing variety of chrysoberyl that appears green in daylight and red under incandescent light.
History and origin
Named after Tsar Alexander II of Russia.
Common mispronunciations
al-EX-an-driteal-ig-ZAN-drit
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