How to Pronounce Aluminum

To pronounce "aluminum", say al-UM-in-um — 4 syllables, IPA /əˈɫumənəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈɫumənəm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “aluminum”

Break "aluminum" into 4 beats and lean on "UM" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with aluminium and cuminum, if that helps it stick.

What does aluminum mean?

noun

  1. A metallic chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Words that rhyme with aluminum

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aluminiumcuminum

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aluminum"?▾

"Aluminum" has 4 syllables: al · um · in · um.

What is the IPA transcription of "aluminum"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aluminum" is /əˈɫumənəm/.

What does "aluminum" mean?▾

Aluminum: A metallic chemical element (symbol Al) with an atomic number of 13.

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