How to pronounce copernicium
Say it like koh-per-NIS-ee-um. Copernicium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS).
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- koh
- per
- NIS
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Copernicium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep 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 copernicium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: koh-puh-NIS-ee-um.
What does copernicium mean?
- The transuranic chemical element (symbol Cn) with atomic number 112.
- An atom of this element.
Where does copernicium come from?
From Copernicus + -ium.
Questions about saying copernicium
How do you pronounce copernicium?
Say koh-per-NIS-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /koʊpərˈnɪsiəm/. In British English it is /kəʊpəˈnɪsiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in copernicium?
Copernicium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NIS). Broken into parts: koh · per · NIS · ee · um.
Is copernicium 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 /kəʊpəˈnɪsiəm/ (koh-puh-NIS-ee-um).