How Do You Spell PADERAITE?

Pronunciation: [pˈadəɹˌe͡ɪt] (IPA)

Paderaite is a mineral that is spelled /pəˈdɛrəaɪt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The word is comprised of the Greek prefix "péd-" meaning "foot," and the mineral name "raite," honoring the mineralogist, Raimo Launo Rait. The pronunciation of the word is puh-DER-uh-eyet, with the primary stress on the third syllable. The spelling reflects the origin and naming convention of minerals, which often draw on classical languages and honor notable people in the field of mineralogy.