How to Pronounce Erbium

To pronounce "erbium", say ERB-ium — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈɜːɹbiəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɜːɹbiəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “erbium”

"erbium" has 2 syllables: erb-ium. It rhymes with terbium and ytterbium, if that helps it stick.

What does erbium mean?

noun

  1. A chemical element (symbol Er) with atomic number 68: a silvery-white metal, in nature always found in combination with other elements.
  2. A single atom of this element.

Words that rhyme with erbium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

terbiumytterbium

Related words

erdopedcereriumceriumerbiaeuropiumiridiumytterbium

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "erbium"?▾

"Erbium" has 2 syllables: erb · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "erbium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "erbium" is /ˈɜːɹbiəm/.

What does "erbium" mean?▾

Erbium: A chemical element (symbol Er) with atomic number 68: a silvery-white metal, in nature always found in combination with other elements.

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