How to pronounce californium
Say it like kal-ih-FOR-nee-um. Californium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- kal
- ih
- FOR
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Californium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- neeKeep 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 californium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kal-ih-FAW-nee-um.
What does californium mean?
- A strongly radioactive and highly fissile transuranic chemical element (symbol Cf) with an atomic number of 98.
- An atom of this element.
Where does californium come from?
From California + -ium.
Questions about saying californium
How do you pronounce californium?
Say kal-ih-FOR-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælɪˈfɔrniəm/. In British English it is /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in californium?
Californium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: kal · ih · FOR · nee · um.
Is californium 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 /ˌkælɪˈfɔːniəm/ (kal-ih-FAW-nee-um).