How to pronounce bismuth
Say it like BIZ-muth. Bismuth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ).
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- BIZ
- muth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bismuth pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muthKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of bismuth
American and British speakers say bismuth in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪzməθ/ in the US and /ˈbɪzməθ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIZ-muth.
What does bismuth mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Bi) with an atomic number of 83: a brittle silvery-white metal.
- An atom of this element.
Where does bismuth come from?
From German Wismuth. Often explained as a miner's contraction of wis mat "white mass" from Old High German hwiz "white".
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Questions about saying bismuth
How do you pronounce bismuth?
Say BIZ-muth. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪzməθ/. In British English it is /ˈbɪzməθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bismuth?
Bismuth has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIZ). Broken into parts: BIZ · muth.
Do Americans and Brits say bismuth the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪzməθ/ and the British form is /ˈbɪzməθ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.