How to pronounce cerium
Say it like SEE-uh-ree-um. Cerium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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- SEE
- uh
- ree
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cerium 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep 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 cerium
American and British speakers say cerium in essentially the same way: /ˈsiəriəm/ in the US and /ˈsiːəriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-uh-ree-um.
What does cerium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Ce) with an atomic number of 58, a very soft, ductile, silvery-white metal that tarnishes when exposed to air.
Where does cerium come from?
From Ceres (a famous asteroid and dwarf planet), + -ium.
Words that rhyme with cerium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cerium.
Questions about saying cerium
How do you pronounce cerium?
Say SEE-uh-ree-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈsiəriəm/. In British English it is /ˈsiːəriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cerium?
Cerium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · uh · ree · um.
Do Americans and Brits say cerium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsiəriəm/ and the British form is /ˈsiːəriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.