How to pronounce tungsten
Say it like TUHNG-stun. Tungsten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHNG).
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- TUHNG
- stun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tungsten pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TUHNGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- stunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tungsten
American and British speakers say tungsten in essentially the same way: /ˈtʌŋstən/ in the US and /ˈtʌŋstən/ in the UK.
British respelling: TUHNG-stun.
What does tungsten mean?
- A rare metallic chemical element (symbol W, from Latin wolframium) with an atomic number of 74.“He then explained that tungsten has the highest melting point, and the highest boiling point, of all known elements.”
- Any of various commercially available alloys principally of tungsten.“There was a bar of tungsten on the bench, and they were invited to feel how heavy it was.”
- A light bulb containing tungsten.
Where does tungsten come from?
Borrowed from Swedish tungsten (“scheelite”), from tung (“heavy”) + sten (“stone”).
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Questions about saying tungsten
How do you pronounce tungsten?
Say TUHNG-stun. The American pronunciation is /ˈtʌŋstən/. In British English it is /ˈtʌŋstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tungsten?
Tungsten has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TUHNG). Broken into parts: TUHNG · stun.
Do Americans and Brits say tungsten the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtʌŋstən/ and the British form is /ˈtʌŋstən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.