How to Pronounce Rutherfordium

To pronounce "rutherfordium", say RUTH-erf-ord-ium — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

rutherfordium

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “rutherfordium”

"rutherfordium" has 4 syllables: ruth-erf-ord-ium.

What does rutherfordium mean?

noun

  1. A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rf) with an atomic number of 104.
  2. A rejected name for seaborgium.

Synonyms

eka-hafniumkurchatoviumunnilquadium

Related words

kurchatoviumunnilquadiumrfkuunqroentgeniumrutherford

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "rutherfordium"?▾

"Rutherfordium" has 4 syllables: ruth · erf · ord · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "rutherfordium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "rutherfordium" is /ˌɹʌðəɹˈfɔːɹdiəm/.

What does "rutherfordium" mean?▾

Rutherfordium: A transuranic chemical element (symbol Rf) with an atomic number of 104.

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