How to pronounce protactinium
Say it like proh-tak-TIN-ee-um. Protactinium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN).
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- proh
- tak
- TIN
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protactinium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- prohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- takKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- TINSay 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 protactinium
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: proh-tak-TIN-ee-um.
What does protactinium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol Pa) with atomic number 91. A dense, silvery-gray actinide metal.
- An atom of this element.
Where does protactinium come from?
From proto- + actinium.
Words that rhyme with protactinium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of protactinium.
Questions about saying protactinium
How do you pronounce protactinium?
Say proh-tak-TIN-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌproʊtækˈtɪniəm/. In British English it is /ˌprəʊtækˈtɪniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protactinium?
Protactinium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TIN). Broken into parts: proh · tak · TIN · ee · um.
Is protactinium 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 /ˌprəʊtækˈtɪniəm/ (proh-tak-TIN-ee-um).