How to pronounce titanium
Say it like ty-TAY-nee-um. Titanium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY).
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- ty
- TAY
- nee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Titanium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep 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 titanium
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: ty-TAY-neerm.
What does titanium mean?
- a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
Where does titanium come from?
From Latin titanium.
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Questions about saying titanium
How do you pronounce titanium?
Say ty-TAY-nee-um. The American pronunciation is /taɪˈteɪniəm/. In British English it is /taɪˈteɪnɪəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in titanium?
Titanium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAY). Broken into parts: ty · TAY · nee · um.
Is titanium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /taɪˈteɪnɪəm/ (ty-TAY-neerm).