How to Pronounce Aluminium

To pronounce "aluminium", say AL-um-in-ium — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈluːmɪnəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/əˈluːmɪnəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aluminium”

"aluminium" has 4 syllables: al-um-in-ium. It rhymes with aluminum and cuminum, if that helps it stick.

What does aluminium mean?

noun

A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.
A single atom of this element.

Synonyms

E173 food colouring alumium

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Words that rhyme with aluminium

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aluminum cuminum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aluminium"?▾

"Aluminium" has 4 syllables: al · um · in · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "aluminium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aluminium" is /əˈluːmɪnəm/.

What does "aluminium" mean?▾

Aluminium: A light, silvery metal extracted from bauxite, and a chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

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