How to pronounce yttrium
Say it like IT-ree-um. Yttrium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IT).
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- IT
- ree
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yttrium pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- reeKeep 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 yttrium
American and British speakers say yttrium in essentially the same way: /ˈɪtriəm/ in the US and /ˈɪtriəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: IT-ree-um.
What does yttrium mean?
- A silvery metallic chemical element with an atomic number of 39, mainly found in combination with lanthanide elements in rare earth minerals.
Where does yttrium come from?
From Ytterby + -ium, named after Ytterby, Sweden.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
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Questions about saying yttrium
How do you pronounce yttrium?
Say IT-ree-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪtriəm/. In British English it is /ˈɪtriəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yttrium?
Yttrium has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IT). Broken into parts: IT · ree · um.
Do Americans and Brits say yttrium the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪtriəm/ and the British form is /ˈɪtriəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.