How to pronounce zirconian
Say it like zur-KOH-nee-un. Zirconian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- zur
- KOH
- nee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zirconian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zirconian
- 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-un.
What does zirconian mean?
- Containing zirconium
Where does zirconian come from?
From zirconium + -ian.
Questions about saying zirconian
How do you pronounce zirconian?
Say zur-KOH-nee-un. The American pronunciation is /zɝˈkoʊniən/. In British English it is /zɜːˈkəʊniən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zirconian?
Zirconian has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: zur · KOH · nee · un.
Is zirconian 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 /zɜːˈkəʊniən/ (zur-KOH-nee-un).