How to pronounce vanadium
Say it like vuh-NAY-dee-um. Vanadium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
- vuh
- NAY
- dee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vanadium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- deeKeep 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 vanadium
American and British speakers say vanadium in essentially the same way: /vəˈneɪdiəm/ in the US and /vəˈneɪdiəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: vuh-NAY-dee-um.
What does vanadium mean?
- A chemical element (symbol V) with atomic number 23; it is a transition metal, used in the production of special steels.
- An atom of this element.
Where does vanadium come from?
Mid 19th century, from New Latin vanadium.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- panchromium
- rionium
- v
- atomic number 23
Words that rhyme with vanadium
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of vanadium.
Questions about saying vanadium
How do you pronounce vanadium?
Say vuh-NAY-dee-um. The American pronunciation is /vəˈneɪdiəm/. In British English it is /vəˈneɪdiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vanadium?
Vanadium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: vuh · NAY · dee · um.
Do Americans and Brits say vanadium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /vəˈneɪdiəm/ and the British form is /vəˈneɪdiəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.