How to Pronounce Ammonia

To pronounce "ammonia", say AMM-on-ia — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈmoʊn.jə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/əˈmoʊn.jə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ammonia”

"ammonia" has 3 syllables: amm-on-ia. It rhymes with pneumonia and begonia, if that helps it stick.

What does ammonia mean?

noun

  1. A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.
  2. A solution of this compound in water used domestically as a cleaning fluid.

Synonyms

spirits of hartshornvolatile alkali

Words that rhyme with ammonia

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pneumoniabegoniavalonia

Related words

ammoniumarsenatenitrateacetateurethaneureanitrogenlyase

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ammonia"?▾

"Ammonia" has 3 syllables: amm · on · ia.

What is the IPA transcription of "ammonia"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ammonia" is /əˈmoʊn.jə/.

What does "ammonia" mean?▾

Ammonia: A gaseous compound of hydrogen and nitrogen, NH3, with a pungent smell and taste.

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