How to pronounce ununseptium
Say it like oo-noon-SEP-tee-um. Ununseptium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- oo
- noon
- SEP
- tee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ununseptium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- noonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- teeKeep 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 ununseptium
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: oo-nyoon-SEP-tee-um.
What does ununseptium mean?
- The systematic element name for the chemical element with atomic number 117 (symbol Uus). The element is now named tennessine.
Where does ununseptium come from?
Systematic element name, from un- + un- + sept- + -ium.
Questions about saying ununseptium
How do you pronounce ununseptium?
Say oo-noon-SEP-tee-um. The American pronunciation is /ununˈsɛptiəm/. In British English it is /uːnjuːnˈsɛptiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ununseptium?
Ununseptium has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: oo · noon · SEP · tee · um.
Is ununseptium pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /uːnjuːnˈsɛptiəm/ (oo-nyoon-SEP-tee-um).