How to pronounce zirconia
Say it like zur-KOH-nee-uh. Zirconia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- zur
- KOH
- nee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zirconia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zurKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- KOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zirconia
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: zur-KOH-nee-uh.
What does zirconia mean?
- The oxide of zirconium, obtained as a white powder, and possessing both acid and basic properties. On account of its infusibility, and brilliant luminosity when incandescent, it is used as an ingredient of sticks for the Drummond light.
Words that rhyme with zirconia
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Questions about saying zirconia
How do you pronounce zirconia?
Say zur-KOH-nee-uh. The American pronunciation is /zɝˈkoʊniə/. In British English it is /zɜːˈkəʊniə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zirconia?
Zirconia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: zur · KOH · nee · uh.
Is zirconia 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 /zɜːˈkəʊniə/ (zur-KOH-nee-uh).