How to pronounce tantalum
Say it like TAN-tuh-lum. Tantalum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN).
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US American/ˈtæntələm/TAN-tuh-lum
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- TAN
- tuh
- lum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tantalum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does tantalum mean?
noun
- A chemical element (symbol Ta) with atomic number 73: a rare, hard, blue-gray, lustrous transition metal that is highly corrosion-resistant.
- An atom of this element.
Where does tantalum come from?
A New Latin word derived by Swedish chemist Anders Gustaf Ekeberg in 1802, from Latin Tantalus, named after Tantalus, alluding to the element's incapacity to absorb acid.
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Questions about saying tantalum
How do you pronounce tantalum?
Say TAN-tuh-lum. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæntələm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tantalum?
Tantalum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAN). Broken into parts: TAN · tuh · lum.