How to pronounce protium
Say it like PROH-tee-um. Protium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH).
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- PROH
- tee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Protium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- teeKeep 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 protium
- 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-tee-um.
What does protium mean?
- The lightest and most common isotope of hydrogen, having a single proton and no neutrons: 11H. It is the only stable nuclide with no neutrons.“So far there are no differences among the protiums extracted at various labs, except for concentration levels.”
- An atom of this isotope.“This radioactive decay leaves behind a protium as well.”
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Questions about saying protium
How do you pronounce protium?
Say PROH-tee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈproʊtiəm/. In British English it is /ˈprəʊtiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in protium?
Protium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PROH). Broken into parts: PROH · tee · um.
Is protium 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 /ˈprəʊtiəm/ (PROH-tee-um).