How Do You Spell PELLOUXITE?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛla͡ʊksˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Pellouxite is a rare mineral found in the French Alps. Its spelling can be confusing as it is not pronounced as it is written. The IPA phonetic transcription of this word is /pɛluksaɪt/, which breaks down the pronunciation as "pel-yook-site." The spelling of Pellouxite is a result of its discovery by French mineralogist, J. B. Pelloux. Despite its rarity, the pronunciation of Pellouxite is straightforward with the phonetic transcription providing a clearer understanding of the word.