How to pronounce barium
Say it like BER-ee-um. Barium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER).
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- BER
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Barium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of barium
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: BAIR-reerm.
What does barium mean?
- The chemical element (symbol Ba) with an atomic number of 56. It is a soft, reactive, silvery alkaline earth metal.
- A single atom of this element.
- Barium sulphate suspension.
Where does barium come from?
Coined by British chemist Humphry Davy in 1808, from baryta + -ium.
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Questions about saying barium
How do you pronounce barium?
Say BER-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛriəm/. In British English it is /ˈbɛərɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in barium?
Barium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BER). Broken into parts: BER · ee · um.
Is barium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈbɛərɪəm/ (BAIR-reerm).