How Do You Spell TSNIGRIITE?

Pronunciation: [tˈiːsnˈɪɡɹɪˌa͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "tsnigriite" is a mineral name pronounced as /təˈsnɪɡraɪt/. Its spelling can be explained by its origin from the Greek word "tsingris," meaning ash. The addition of the suffix "-ite" indicates that it's a mineral. The "ts" sound is also found in words like tsunami or tsar, which came to English from other languages such as Japanese and Russian, respectively. Despite its complex spelling, knowing the IPA transcription helps with the proper pronunciation of this mineral name.