How to pronounce neodymium
Say it like nee-oh-DIM-ee-um. Neodymium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIM).
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- nee
- oh
- DIM
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neodymium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- neeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DIMSay 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 neodymium
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6.
British respelling: nee-uh-uh-DIM-ee-um.
What does neodymium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Nd) with an atomic number of 60: a hard, slightly malleable silvery rare earth metal that quickly tarnishes in air and moisture.
- An atom of this element.
Where does neodymium come from?
From neo- + (di)dymium.
Questions about saying neodymium
How do you pronounce neodymium?
Say nee-oh-DIM-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌnioʊˈdɪmiəm/. In British English it is /niəʊˈdɪmiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neodymium?
Neodymium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIM). Broken into parts: nee · oh · DIM · ee · um.
Is neodymium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 6. The British form is /niəʊˈdɪmiəm/ (nee-uh-uh-DIM-ee-um).