How to pronounce neptunium
Say it like nep-TOO-nee-um. Neptunium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO).
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- nep
- TOO
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neptunium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nepKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- TOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- 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 neptunium
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: nep-TYOO-nee-um.
What does neptunium mean?
- The transuranic chemical element with atomic number 93 and symbol Np.
- An atom of this element.
Where does neptunium come from?
After Neptune (the planet), + -ium.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- np
Questions about saying neptunium
How do you pronounce neptunium?
Say nep-TOO-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /nɛpˈtuniəm/. In British English it is /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in neptunium?
Neptunium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TOO). Broken into parts: nep · TOO · nee · um.
Is neptunium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /nɛpˈtjuːniəm/ (nep-TYOO-nee-um).