How to pronounce sievert
Say it like SEE-vert. Sievert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE).
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US American/ˈsivɚt/SEE-vert
UK British/ˈsiːvət/SEE-vut
- SEE
- vert
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sievert pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vertKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of sievert
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SEE-vut.
What does sievert mean?
noun
- In the International System of Units, the derived unit of radiation dose: the dose received in one hour at a distance of 1 cm from a point source of 1 mg of radium in a 0.5 mm thick platinum enclosure, which in its biological effects corresponds to several different quantities: equivalent dose, effe
Where does sievert come from?
From Swedish Sievert.
Questions about saying sievert
How do you pronounce sievert?
Say SEE-vert. The American pronunciation is /ˈsivɚt/. In British English it is /ˈsiːvət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sievert?
Sievert has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SEE). Broken into parts: SEE · vert.
Is sievert 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 /ˈsiːvət/ (SEE-vut).