How to pronounce europium
Say it like yoo-ROH-pee-um. Europium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- yoo
- ROH
- pee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Europium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- peeKeep 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 europium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: yuh-ROH-pih-um.
What does europium mean?
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Eu) with an atomic number of 63.
- An atom of this element.
Where does europium come from?
Borrowed from French europium, from Europe + -ium.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- eu
Questions about saying europium
How do you pronounce europium?
Say yoo-ROH-pee-um. The American pronunciation is /juˈroʊpiəm/. In British English it is /jʊˈrəʊpɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in europium?
Europium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: yoo · ROH · pee · um.
Is europium 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 /jʊˈrəʊpɪəm/ (yuh-ROH-pih-um).