How Do You Spell DAOMANITE?

Pronunciation: [dˈe͡ɪəmˌana͡ɪt] (IPA)

The word "daomanite" may look perplexing, but its pronunciation is actually quite simple. It is usually pronounced as /dei.əʊ.mə.naɪt/. The first syllable "dei" is pronounced like the word "day," followed by "əʊ" which sounds like "oh." The third syllable "mə" is pronounced like "muh" and the last syllable "naɪt" sounds like "nite." "Daomanite" is a mineral that was first discovered in China and named after the Daomen village in Yunnan, where it was found.