How to pronounce antimonian
Say it like an-tih-MOH-nee-un. Antimonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH).
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- an
- tih
- MOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antimonian pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- anGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of antimonian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: an-tih-MOH-nee-un.
What does antimonian mean?
- Containing pentavalent antimony cations.
Where does antimonian come from?
From antimony + -an.
Questions about saying antimonian
How do you pronounce antimonian?
Say an-tih-MOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌæntɪˈmoʊniən/. In British English it is /ˌæntɪˈməʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antimonian?
Antimonian has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MOH). Broken into parts: an · tih · MOH · nee · un.
Is antimonian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌæntɪˈməʊniən/ (an-tih-MOH-nee-un).