How to pronounce ytterbic
Say it like ih-TUR-bik. Ytterbic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR).
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- ih
- TUR
- bik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ytterbic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- bikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of ytterbic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-TUR-bik.
What does ytterbic mean?
- Of or pertaining to ytterbium.
Where does ytterbic come from?
From ytterbium + -ic.
Questions about saying ytterbic
How do you pronounce ytterbic?
Say ih-TUR-bik. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈtɝbɪk/. In British English it is /ɪˈtɜːbɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ytterbic?
Ytterbic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TUR). Broken into parts: ih · TUR · bik.
Is ytterbic 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 /ɪˈtɜːbɪk/ (ih-TUR-bik).