How to pronounce stannum
Say it like STAN-um. Stannum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN).
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- STAN
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stannum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of stannum
American and British speakers say stannum in essentially the same way: /ˈstænəm/ in the US and /ˈstænəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: STAN-um.
What does stannum mean?
- tin
Where does stannum come from?
Borrowed from Latin stannum.
Questions about saying stannum
How do you pronounce stannum?
Say STAN-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈstænəm/. In British English it is /ˈstænəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stannum?
Stannum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STAN). Broken into parts: STAN · um.
Do Americans and Brits say stannum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈstænəm/ and the British form is /ˈstænəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.