How to pronounce molybdenum
Say it like muh-LIB-dih-num. Molybdenum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIB).
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- muh
- LIB
- dih
- num
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Molybdenum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LIBSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- numKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of molybdenum
American and British speakers say molybdenum in essentially the same way: /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ in the US and /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: muh-LIB-dih-num.
What does molybdenum mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Mo) with an atomic number of 42: a silvery metal, not found as a free element, used in steel alloys.
- A single atom of this element.“a quadruple bond between molybdenums”
Where does molybdenum come from?
Attested since the last quarter of 18th century.
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Questions about saying molybdenum
How do you pronounce molybdenum?
Say muh-LIB-dih-num. The American pronunciation is /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/. In British English it is /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in molybdenum?
Molybdenum has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIB). Broken into parts: muh · LIB · dih · num.
Do Americans and Brits say molybdenum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/ and the British form is /məˈlɪbdɪnəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.