How to pronounce antimony
Say it like AN-tih-moh-nee. Antimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN).
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- AN
- tih
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Antimony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of antimony
American and British speakers say antimony in essentially the same way: /ˈæntɪˌmoʊni/ in the US and /ˈæntɪməni/ in the UK.
British respelling: AN-tih-muh-nee.
What does antimony mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Sb, from Latin stibium) with an atomic number of 51: in its stable allotrope, a lustrous gray and very brittle metal.
- The alloy stibnite.
Where does antimony come from?
From Medieval Latin antimonium, attested in the 11th century; see also the Wikipedia section.
Questions about saying antimony
How do you pronounce antimony?
Say AN-tih-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæntɪˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈæntɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in antimony?
Antimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AN). Broken into parts: AN · tih · moh · nee.
Do Americans and Brits say antimony the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæntɪˌmoʊni/ and the British form is /ˈæntɪməni/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.