How to Pronounce Ytterbium

To pronounce "ytterbium", say YTTERB-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ytterbium”

"ytterbium" has 2 syllables: ytterb-ium. It rhymes with erbium and terbium, if that helps it stick.

What does ytterbium mean?

noun

  1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Yb) with an atomic number of 70.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Synonyms

aldebaraniumneoytterbia

Words that rhyme with ytterbium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

erbiumterbium

Related words

ybyttriumytterbiaterbiumradioytterbiumneoytterbiumittriumybco

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ytterbium"?▾

"Ytterbium" has 2 syllables: ytterb · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "ytterbium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ytterbium" is /ɪˈtɜː.bi.əm/.

What does "ytterbium" mean?▾

Ytterbium: A metallic chemical element (symbol Yb) with an atomic number of 70.

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