How to pronounce ytterbium
Say it like ih-TER-bee-um. Ytterbium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER).
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- ih
- TER
- bee
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ytterbium 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.
- TERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- beeKeep 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 ytterbium
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: ih-TUR-bee-um.
What does ytterbium mean?
- A metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 70.
- An atom of this element.
Where does ytterbium come from?
From Ytterby + -ium, named after Ytterby, Sweden.
Questions about saying ytterbium
How do you pronounce ytterbium?
Say ih-TER-bee-um. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈtɚbiəm/. In British English it is /ɪˈtɜːbiəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ytterbium?
Ytterbium has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TER). Broken into parts: ih · TER · bee · um.
Is ytterbium 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 /ɪˈtɜːbiəm/ (ih-TUR-bee-um).