How to pronounce caesium
Say it like SEE-zee-um. Caesium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- zee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Caesium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep 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 caesium
American and British speakers say caesium in essentially the same way: /ˈsiziəm/ in the US and /ˈsiːziəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-zee-um.
What does caesium mean?
- The chemical element (symbol Cs) with an atomic number of 55. It is a soft, gold-colored, highly reactive alkali metal.
Where does caesium come from?
From Latin caesius (“sky-blue”), in reference to the radiation spectra, + -ium.
Words that rhyme with caesium
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Questions about saying caesium
How do you pronounce caesium?
Say SEE-zee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiziəm/. In British English it is /ˈsiːziəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in caesium?
Caesium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say caesium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiziəm/ and the British form is /ˈsiːziəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.