How to pronounce dysprosium
Say it like dih-SPROH-zee-um. Dysprosium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPROH).
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- dih
- SPROH
- zee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dysprosium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SPROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- 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 dysprosium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: dih-SPROH-zee-um.
What does dysprosium mean?
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Dy) with atomic number 66: a rare earth element with a metallic silver luster. Applications in human affairs include magnets with high performance, which are important in various machines with electric motors.
- An atom of this element.
Words that rhyme with dysprosium
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Questions about saying dysprosium
How do you pronounce dysprosium?
Say dih-SPROH-zee-um. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈsproʊziəm/. In British English it is /dɪˈsprəʊziəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dysprosium?
Dysprosium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPROH). Broken into parts: dih · SPROH · zee · um.
Is dysprosium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /dɪˈsprəʊziəm/ (dih-SPROH-zee-um).