How to pronounce niobium
Say it like ny-OH-bee-um. Niobium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH).
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- ny
- OH
- bee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Niobium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- OHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- beeKeep 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 niobium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: ny-OH-bee-um.
What does niobium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Nb) with an atomic number of 41: a light gray, crystalline, ductile transition metal used in superconducting materials.
- A single atom of this element.
Where does niobium come from?
From Niobe + -ium, because of the element's affinity with tantalum, named after Niobe's father Tantalus.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- nb
Questions about saying niobium
How do you pronounce niobium?
Say ny-OH-bee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌnaɪˈoʊbiəm/. In British English it is /ˌnaɪˈəʊbiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in niobium?
Niobium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OH). Broken into parts: ny · OH · bee · um.
Is niobium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌnaɪˈəʊbiəm/ (ny-OH-bee-um).