How to pronounce yttriferous
Say it like ih-TRIF-uh-rus. Yttriferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIF).
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- ih
- TRIF
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yttriferous 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.
- TRIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of yttriferous
American and British speakers say yttriferous in essentially the same way: /ɪˈtrɪfərəs/ in the US and /ɪˈtrɪfərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-TRIF-uh-rus.
What does yttriferous mean?
- Containing or producing yttrium.
Where does yttriferous come from?
From yttrium + -i- + -ferous.
Words that rhyme with yttriferous
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Questions about saying yttriferous
How do you pronounce yttriferous?
Say ih-TRIF-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈtrɪfərəs/. In British English it is /ɪˈtrɪfərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yttriferous?
Yttriferous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TRIF). Broken into parts: ih · TRIF · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say yttriferous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈtrɪfərəs/ and the British form is /ɪˈtrɪfərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.