How to pronounce fermium
Say it like FAIR-mee-um. Fermium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR).
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- FAIR
- mee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fermium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- meeKeep 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 fermium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FAIR-mee-um.
What does fermium mean?
- A transuranic chemical element (symbol Fm) with an atomic number of 100.
- An atom of this element.
Where does fermium come from?
From Fermi + -ium; named for Enrico Fermi.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- fm
Questions about saying fermium
How do you pronounce fermium?
Say FAIR-mee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛrmiəm/. In British English it is /ˈfɛəmiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fermium?
Fermium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAIR). Broken into parts: FAIR · mee · um.
Is fermium 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 /ˈfɛəmiəm/ (FAIR-mee-um).