How to pronounce rubidium
Say it like roo-BID-ee-um. Rubidium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BID).
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- roo
- BID
- ee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rubidium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- rooGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- BIDSay 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 rubidium
American and British speakers say rubidium in essentially the same way: /ˌruˈbɪdiəm/ in the US and /ˌruːˈbɪdiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: roo-BID-ee-um.
What does rubidium mean?
- The chemical element (symbol Rb) with an atomic number of 37. It is a soft, highly reactive alkali metal.
- A single atom of this element.
Where does rubidium come from?
A New Latin word derived by German chemist R.
Words that rhyme with rubidium
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Questions about saying rubidium
How do you pronounce rubidium?
Say roo-BID-ee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌruˈbɪdiəm/. In British English it is /ˌruːˈbɪdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rubidium?
Rubidium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BID). Broken into parts: roo · BID · ee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say rubidium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌruˈbɪdiəm/ and the British form is /ˌruːˈbɪdiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.