How to pronounce buckminsterfullerene
Say it like buhk-min-ster-FUUL-uh-reen. Buckminsterfullerene has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FUUL).
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- buhk
- min
- ster
- FUUL
- uh
- reen
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Buckminsterfullerene pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- buhkGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- minKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sterKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FUULSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reenKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of buckminsterfullerene
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: buhk-min-stuh-FUUL-uh-reen.
What does buckminsterfullerene mean?
- An allotrope of carbon with the formula C₆₀, consisting of a hollow molecule with 60 atoms arranged in a truncated icosahedron structure; the smallest of the fullerenes.
Where does buckminsterfullerene come from?
From Buckminster + Fuller + -ene, named after Buckminster Fuller, inventor of the geodesic dome.
Questions about saying buckminsterfullerene
How do you pronounce buckminsterfullerene?
Say buhk-min-ster-FUUL-uh-reen. The American pronunciation is /ˌbʌkmɪnstərˈfʊlərin/. In British English it is /ˌbʌkmɪnstəˈfʊləriːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in buckminsterfullerene?
Buckminsterfullerene has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FUUL). Broken into parts: buhk · min · ster · FUUL · uh · reen.
Is buckminsterfullerene 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 /ˌbʌkmɪnstəˈfʊləriːn/ (buhk-min-stuh-FUUL-uh-reen).