How Do You Spell MATHEWROGERSITE?

Pronunciation: [mˈaθjuːɹˌɒd͡ʒəsˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

"Mathewrogersite" is a rare mineral that was discovered in Japan in 2008. Its name derives from Matthew Rogers, a graduate student who contributed to its discovery. The word is spelled phonetically as /mæθjuːroʊdʒəraɪt/. The "ma" sound is pronounced as in "map," followed by "th" as in "thin" and "ju" as in "juice." The stress is on the second syllable, "ro." The "er" sound is pronounced like the "ir" in "bird," and the word ends with "site," which rhymes with "height" and "bite."