How Do You Spell SAILAUFITE?

Pronunciation: [sˈe͡ɪləfˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

Sailaufite is a mineral with the chemical formula BaV2O6(OH)·3H2O. Its name comes from the village of Sailauf, Germany, where it was originally discovered. The spelling of the word "sailaufite" is pronounced as /ˈseɪləfiteɪt/, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA transcription shows that the vowels "e" and "i" are pronounced separately, and "au" is pronounced as "ā". This spelling rule is consistent with German pronunciation since the mineral was named after the village in Germany.