How to Pronounce Ammonium

To pronounce "ammonium", say AMM-on-ium — 3 syllables, IPA /əˈmoʊni.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/əˈmoʊni.əm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ammonium”

"ammonium" has 3 syllables: amm-on-ium. It rhymes with pandemonium and harmonium, if that helps it stick.

What does ammonium mean?

noun

  1. The univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia
  2. (especially in combination) Any similar cation formed by replacing one or more hydrogen atoms with alkyl or aryl radicals

Words that rhyme with ammonium

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pandemoniumharmoniumoniumplutoniumzirconiumpoloniumgoniumusoniam

Related words

arsenateammoniapersulfatebifluoridesulfamatenitratemolybdatesulfate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ammonium"?▾

"Ammonium" has 3 syllables: amm · on · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "ammonium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ammonium" is /əˈmoʊni.əm/.

What does "ammonium" mean?▾

Ammonium: The univalent NH4+ cation, derived by the protonation of ammonia

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