How to pronounce rutherfordium
Say it like ruhth-er-FOR-dee-um. Rutherfordium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR).
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- ruhth
- er
- FOR
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Rutherfordium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ruhthGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- deeKeep 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 rutherfordium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ruhth-uh-FAW-dee-um.
What does rutherfordium mean?
- A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rf) with an atomic number of 104.
- An atom of this element.
Where does rutherfordium come from?
From Rutherford + -ium, named for Ernest Rutherford.
Questions about saying rutherfordium
How do you pronounce rutherfordium?
Say ruhth-er-FOR-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˌrʌðərˈfɔrdiəm/. In British English it is /ˌrʌðəˈfɔːdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in rutherfordium?
Rutherfordium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FOR). Broken into parts: ruhth · er · FOR · dee · um.
Is rutherfordium 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 /ˌrʌðəˈfɔːdiəm/ (ruhth-uh-FAW-dee-um).