How to pronounce scandium
Say it like SKAN-dee-um. Scandium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN).
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US American/ˈskændiəm/SKAN-dee-um
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- SKAN
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Scandium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- 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.
What does scandium mean?
noun
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Sc), atomic number 21, obtained from some uranium ores; it is a transition element.
Where does scandium come from?
From Scandia + -ium.
Questions about saying scandium
How do you pronounce scandium?
Say SKAN-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈskændiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in scandium?
Scandium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKAN). Broken into parts: SKAN · dee · um.