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deuterium

Definition:

(nou) an isotope of hydrogen which has one neutron (as opposed to zero neutrons in hydrogen)

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Deuterium deuterium d d or dd and other types.

This refers to the distance between deuterium nuclei in a deuterium molecule.

Concentrating natural abundance deuterium.

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Common mistakes of deuterium pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "deu-'ter-ium". In English, the correct stress is on the third syllable, "deu-'ter-ium" (ˌdjuːˈtɪəriəm). Tip: Focus on emphasizing the "ter" sound.
Ignoring vowel sounds: The first syllable may be pronounced as "doo" instead of the correct "djuː". This can lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. The accurate pronunciation is "djuː" (ˈdjuːˌtɪəriəm). Tip: Practice saying "dew" to get the right vowel sound.
Overemphasizing the "r": Some speakers may pronounce the "r" in "ter" too strongly, making it sound like "tair". The correct pronunciation is a softer "ter" (ˈtɪə). Tip: Keep the "r" subtle and blend it smoothly with the vowel.
Mispronouncing the ending: The last syllable is often mispronounced as "yum" instead of "ium". The correct ending is "ium" (ˈɪəm). Tip: Say "ium" like in "premium" to perfect the sound.
Confusing with similar words: Learners might confuse "deuterium" with "deuteron", leading to incorrect pronunciation. "Deuterium" is pronounced as "djuːˈtɪəriəm" (ˌdjuːˈtɪəriəm) while "deuteron" is "ˈdjuːtərɒn". Tip: Practice each word separately to distinguish their sounds.

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How do you pronounce "deuterium" correctly?

In American English, "deuterium" is pronounced as /djuˈtɪr.i.əm/, with the primary stress on the second syllable. In British English, it is pronounced the same way, /djuˈtɪr.i.əm/, emphasizing the same syllable.

What is the syllable breakdown for "deuterium"?

The word "deuterium" has four syllables: "deu," "ter," "i," and "um." You can break it down as /djuˈtɪr.i.əm/ for clarity.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "deuterium"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often pronouncing it as /ˈdjuː.tɪr.i.əm/ instead of /djuˈtɪr.i.əm/. Remember to stress the second syllable to sound correct.

Is there a casual way to say "deuterium"?

In casual speech, "deuterium" is often pronounced more quickly, but the stress pattern remains the same: /djuˈtɪr.i.əm/. It's important to keep the syllables clear even when speaking informally.