How to pronounce mercuric
Say it like mer-KYUUR-ik. Mercuric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR).
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- mer
- KYUUR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mercuric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- KYUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of mercuric
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: muh-KYUUR-ik.
What does mercuric mean?
- Specifically (of a compound), containing mercury with an oxidation number of 2.
- Mercurial (of people).
Where does mercuric come from?
From mercury + -ic, partly after French mercurique.
Questions about saying mercuric
How do you pronounce mercuric?
Say mer-KYUUR-ik. The American pronunciation is /mɚˈkjʊrɪk/. In British English it is /məˈkjʊrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mercuric?
Mercuric has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KYUUR). Broken into parts: mer · KYUUR · ik.
Is mercuric 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 /məˈkjʊrɪk/ (muh-KYUUR-ik).