How to pronounce seaborgium
Say it like see-BOR-ghee-um. Seaborgium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR).
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- see
- BOR
- ghee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seaborgium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- BORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- gheeKeep 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 seaborgium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: see-BAW-ghee-um.
What does seaborgium mean?
- A transuranic chemical element (symbol Sg) with atomic number 106.
- An atom of this element.
Where does seaborgium come from?
From Seaborg + -ium, named for Glenn T.
Questions about saying seaborgium
How do you pronounce seaborgium?
Say see-BOR-ghee-um. The American pronunciation is /siˈbɔrɡiəm/. In British English it is /siˈbɔːɡiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seaborgium?
Seaborgium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (BOR). Broken into parts: see · BOR · ghee · um.
Is seaborgium 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 /siˈbɔːɡiəm/ (see-BAW-ghee-um).