How to pronounce nobelium
Say it like noh-BEL-ee-um. Nobelium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL).
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- noh
- BEL
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nobelium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- BELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- 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 nobelium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: noh-BEL-ee-um.
What does nobelium mean?
- a transuranic chemical element (symbol No) with an atomic number of 102.
- An atom of this element.
Where does nobelium come from?
From Nobel + -ium, after Alfred Nobel.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying nobelium
How do you pronounce nobelium?
Say noh-BEL-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /noʊˈbɛliəm/. In British English it is /nəʊˈbɛliəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nobelium?
Nobelium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BEL). Broken into parts: noh · BEL · ee · um.
Is nobelium 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 /nəʊˈbɛliəm/ (noh-BEL-ee-um).