How to pronounce quaternium
Say it like kwuh-TUR-nee-um. Quaternium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- kwuh
- TUR
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Quaternium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kwuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- 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 quaternium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kwuh-TUR-nee-um.
What does quaternium mean?
- A quaternary ammonium functional group
- A quaternary ammonium cation
- A quaternary ammonium compound
Where does quaternium come from?
From quaternary ammonium.
Questions about saying quaternium
How do you pronounce quaternium?
Say kwuh-TUR-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /kwəˈtɝniəm/. In British English it is /kwəˈtɜːniəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in quaternium?
Quaternium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: kwuh · TUR · nee · um.
Is quaternium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kwəˈtɜːniəm/ (kwuh-TUR-nee-um).