word
spessartite
SPES-ar-tite
ˈspɛsərˌtaɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
spessartite
Dictionary meaning
An orange to reddish-brown garnet, valued as a gemstone; a manganese aluminium silicate.
History and origin
Named after the Spessart region of Bavaria, Germany.
Common mispronunciations
speh-SAR-titeSPES-ar-teet
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