How to pronounce lixivium
Say it like lik-SIV-ee-um. Lixivium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV).
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- lik
- SIV
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lixivium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- likKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SIVSay 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 lixivium
American and British speakers say lixivium in essentially the same way: /lɪkˈsɪviəm/ in the US and /lɪkˈsɪviəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: lik-SIV-ee-um.
What does lixivium mean?
- A solution of alkaline salts extracted from wood ashes.
- Any solution obtained by lixiviation.
Where does lixivium come from?
Learned borrowing from Latin lixivium, lixivia, from lixīvus.
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Questions about saying lixivium
How do you pronounce lixivium?
Say lik-SIV-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /lɪkˈsɪviəm/. In British English it is /lɪkˈsɪviəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lixivium?
Lixivium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIV). Broken into parts: lik · SIV · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say lixivium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /lɪkˈsɪviəm/ and the British form is /lɪkˈsɪviəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.