How to pronounce berkelium
Say it like bur-KEE-lee-um. Berkelium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE).
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- bur
- KEE
- lee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berkelium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- burKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- leeKeep 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 berkelium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bur-KEE-lee-um.
What does berkelium mean?
- A transuranic chemical element (symbol Bk) with an atomic number of 97.
- An atom of this element.
Where does berkelium come from?
After Berkeley, California, because of discovery at UC Berkeley, + -ium.
Words that rhyme with berkelium
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Questions about saying berkelium
How do you pronounce berkelium?
Say bur-KEE-lee-um. The American pronunciation is /bɝˈkiliəm/. In British English it is /bɜːˈkiːliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berkelium?
Berkelium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KEE). Broken into parts: bur · KEE · lee · um.
Is berkelium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɜːˈkiːliəm/ (bur-KEE-lee-um).