How to pronounce zirconiums
Say it like zer-KOH-nee-umz. Zirconiums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH).
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- zer
- KOH
- nee
- umz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Zirconiums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- 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.
- umzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of zirconiums
- 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: zuh-KOH-nee-umz.
What does zirconiums mean?
- plural of zirconium How to pronounce zirconium
Questions about saying zirconiums
How do you pronounce zirconiums?
Say zer-KOH-nee-umz. The American pronunciation is /zɚˈkoʊniəmz/. In British English it is /zəˈkəʊniəmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in zirconiums?
Zirconiums has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KOH). Broken into parts: zer · KOH · nee · umz.
Is zirconiums 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 /zəˈkəʊniəmz/ (zuh-KOH-nee-umz).