How to pronounce cesium
Say it like SEE-zee-um. Cesium 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
Cesium 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 cesium
American and British speakers say cesium in essentially the same way: /ˈsiziəm/ in the US and /ˈsiːziəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SEE-zee-um.
What does cesium mean?
- Alternative form of caesium.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- cs
Words that rhyme with cesium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cesium.
Questions about saying cesium
How do you pronounce cesium?
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 cesium?
Cesium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · zee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say cesium 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.