How Do You Spell CANNIZZARITE?

Pronunciation: [kˈanɪzˌɑːɹa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Cannizzarite is a mineral named after the Italian chemist Stanislao Cannizzaro. It has a unique spelling due to the name's Italian origin. In IPA phonetic transcription, cannizzarite is spelled /kænɪˈzɑːrɪt/ with emphasis on the second syllable. The "zz" in the middle is pronounced like a single "ts" sound, while the "a" preceding it is long. The ending "-ite" is standard for naming minerals. Cannizzarite is a relatively rare mineral found in locations such as Montana, USA, and the Czech Republic.