How to pronounce francium
Say it like FRAN-see-um. Francium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAN).
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- FRAN
- see
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Francium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- seeKeep 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 francium
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
British respelling: FRAN-seerm.
What does francium mean?
- The chemical element (symbol Fr) with an atomic number of 87. It is an intensely radioactive alkali metal that is not found in nature.
- An atom of this element.
Where does francium come from?
From French francium, from France + -ium (after the native country of Marguerite Perey).
Questions about saying francium
How do you pronounce francium?
Say FRAN-see-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfrænsiəm/. In British English it is /ˈfrænsɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in francium?
Francium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAN). Broken into parts: FRAN · see · um.
Is francium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /ˈfrænsɪəm/ (FRAN-seerm).