How to pronounce gadolinium
Say it like gad-uh-LIN-ee-um. Gadolinium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN).
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- gad
- uh
- LIN
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gadolinium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gadGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LINSay 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 gadolinium
American and British speakers say gadolinium in essentially the same way: /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ in the US and /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: gad-uh-LIN-ee-um.
What does gadolinium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Gd) with atomic number 64: a ductile silvery-white metal.
- An atom of this element.
Where does gadolinium come from?
Named after chemist Johan Gadolin, a Swedish-speaking Finn, + -ium.
Words that rhyme with gadolinium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gadolinium.
Questions about saying gadolinium
How do you pronounce gadolinium?
Say gad-uh-LIN-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/. In British English it is /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gadolinium?
Gadolinium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIN). Broken into parts: gad · uh · LIN · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say gadolinium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/ and the British form is /ˌɡædəˈlɪniəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.