How to pronounce germanium
Say it like jer-MAY-nee-um. Germanium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY).
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- jer
- MAY
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germanium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep 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 germanium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: juh-MAY-nee-um.
What does germanium mean?
- A nonmetallic chemical element (symbol Ge) with an atomic number of 32: a lustrous, hard-brittle, grayish-white metalloid in the carbon group.
- An atom of this element.
Where does germanium come from?
Borrowed from German Germanium.
Words that rhyme with germanium
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Questions about saying germanium
How do you pronounce germanium?
Say jer-MAY-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /dʒɚˈmeɪniəm/. In British English it is /dʒəˈmeɪniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germanium?
Germanium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAY). Broken into parts: jer · MAY · nee · um.
Is germanium 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 /dʒəˈmeɪniəm/ (juh-MAY-nee-um).