How to Pronounce Sievert

To pronounce "sievert", say SIEV-ert — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈsiːvət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/ˈsiːvət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “sievert”

"sievert" has 2 syllables: siev-ert.

What does sievert mean?

noun

  1. In the International System of Units, the derived unit of radiation dose; the dose received in one hour at a distance of 1 cm from a point source of 1 mg of radium in a 0.5 mm thick platinum enclosure. Symbol: Sv

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "sievert"?▾

"Sievert" has 2 syllables: siev · ert.

What is the IPA transcription of "sievert"?▾

The IPA transcription of "sievert" is /ˈsiːvət/.

What does "sievert" mean?▾

Sievert: In the International System of Units, the derived unit of radiation dose; the dose received in one hour at a distance of 1 cm from a point source of 1 mg of radium in a 0.5 mm thick platinum enclosure. Symbol: Sv

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