How to pronounce terbium
Say it like TUR-bee-um. Terbium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR).
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- TUR
- bee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Terbium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- beeKeep 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 terbium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TUR-bee-um.
What does terbium mean?
- A metallic chemical element (symbol Tb) with an atomic number of 65: a soft, silvery-white, rare earth metal that is malleable and ductile.
- An atom of this element.
Where does terbium come from?
From Ytterby + -ium, named after Ytterby, Sweden.
Questions about saying terbium
How do you pronounce terbium?
Say TUR-bee-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɝbiəm/. In British English it is /ˈtɜːbiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in terbium?
Terbium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUR). Broken into parts: TUR · bee · um.
Is terbium 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 /ˈtɜːbiəm/ (TUR-bee-um).